Ben is an English teacher living in Vietnam for the past 5 years. He is an Asian American who was born in Hawaii. He tells stories of his first time living in Asia (specifically Japan); how he first encountered a different culture at the age of 19; the Japanese culture and how it affects his personality; coming out to teach English and his current life in Vietnam. Here is the timeline so it's easier for you to listen:

20:15: how Japanese culture affects Ben’s personality

34:00 Being an expat: loneliness or independence

38:00 Missing home is a part of human beings

47:00 We are supposed to be independent?

57:00 How you feel in your 30s compared to the society’s stereotype

1:09:00 how does travel affect your ego

1:21:00 Advice for your younger self