I chat with Alina, a Ukrainian-Canadian travel creator, who recently made a bold move: relocating from Canada to Bulgaria. A few years ago, she told me she wanted to move to Sofia, and now she’s done it!

We talk about what it’s really like to start over abroad, whether moving to Bulgaria was worth it, the biggest challenges of expat life, and if she misses Canada.🎙️ Tune in for an honest look at life in Bulgaria as a foreigner, cultural adjustments, and what it takes to build a new home from scratch.Say hi to Alina: https://www.instagram.com/alinamcleod/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this snippet, Edward, an American who has moved to Poland for love, and I chat about his experience with Polish people: from American vs Polish customer service, to the difference in hospitality, to the way Polish people make friends, to one of the things he really appreciates about living in Krakow.

Say hi to Edward: https://www.instagram.com/xofyls/

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In this episode, I talk with Ana, a Brazilian who moved to Sweden for love. We dive into her story of meeting her partner on Tinder, navigating a long-distance relationship, and what she’s learned about herself since moving abroad. Ana also shares the cultural differences she’s experienced in Sweden and offers tips for anyone feeling stuck in their dating life back home—especially if you want to approach love more strategically.

Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/ana.marcal

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this snippet I chat to David, the host of the Korean Pizza Club podcast about the scary phenomenon taking over Korea -- the incredibly low birthrate which is highly impacting the country. We dive into this, and the changing dating scene in the Korea.Check out David's Podcast about Korea: https://www.instagram.com/koreanpizzaclub/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

How is dating in Europe and the US different? In this episode, I have 3 creators from different parts of Europe who are living in the US, and one American who is living in Europe talk about the biggest differences, from the commitment to the gender roles -- and everything in between.

Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/_anagildersleeve/

Say hi to Feli: https://www.instagram.com/felifromgermany/

Say hi to Lucile: https://www.instagram.com/lucilehr/

Say hi to Colby: https://www.instagram.com/colbypgrey/

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode I talk to Magdalena, a TED speaker from Austria who has moved to Australia for her partner. She is a linguist and studies how language affects everything from expression of emotion, to conflict to the sense of humour.

TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3KmTevD5o&t=256s

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this snippet, I chat with Oskar, a hilarious Icelander, about the unique and surprising habits of Icelanders. From what they do on first dates, to their famously grumpy-but-casual personalities, and the two phrases they always use (and that sum up their take on life).

Say hi to Oskar: https://www.instagram.com/speakviking/

Try Icelandic classes with Oskar here: https://www.speakvikingcourses.com/Store-Marina

Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4m9eVmu2EZDpvgbyTnnLBV?si=O7CfyHTXTuCWvGvJfHr_bg

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this snippet, I chat to Sarah who has been living in Argentina for 7 years. (She has since moved back to the US for family reasons). We talk about her biggest culture shocks assimilating into Argentinian lifestyle, from the late night culture, to the more relaxed and spontaneous way of life, and prioritizing being over doing.

Say hi to Sarah:   / ba.noma  

👉 Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NeyMhoZToStFIFwd7k0SX?si=kNj3XZiWS223TppzTw1sdQ

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.

Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com

Say hi on Instagram:   / datingbeyondborders  

Dating Beyond Borders channel:    / datingbeyondborders  

This week I chat to Maria Rincon, a professional speaking coach who is also a third culture kid, brought up in a Colombian-Chinese household, having moved to Canada, then Sweden, and married to a German man. We will dive into the challenges and best parts of being a third culture kid, the search for home and the concept of identity.

Say hi to Maria: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeakingwithmaria/

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this podcast snippet, I chat with Alisa, a Slavic content creator who has made the Netherlands her home. We dive into Dutch lifestyle and mentality, from their rule-and-planning culture, to why conversations often stick to “safe” topics, to how bragging looks completely different from the Slavic kind, and why Dutch directness can sometimes feel a little too direct.

Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/alisa_law/

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders