Dating Beyond Borders

Dating Beyond Borders

By Marina IakovlevaSociety & CultureRelationships
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Dating Beyond Borders episodes

  • Ep. 6 - We Date Our Cousins?! What it's Like Living .. & Dating in Iceland (Ft.Hrafna)

    This week I sit down with Hrafna from Iceland, who runs a Youtube channel on Icelandic culture. She and I have filmed a video on dating an Icelandic woman a few years back and it was nice to get back to talking about the intricacies of Icelandic culture - one that not many people know well. What is living like in Iceland? And what is it like dating in such a tiny populated country?

    Her Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HrafnaOur past video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZW534kAUPE&t=220sEach 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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    54 min
  • Ep. 3 - Why Finnish Dating Scene is Shockingly Different to American.. Secret Behind Finnish "Happiness" (Ft. Her Finland)

    I sit down with Varpu from the channel "Her Finland" to chat Finnish concept of happiness. Are Finns really one of the happiest countries in the world? And how are their values different from those of Americans? Varpu and I also chat about Finnish communication, making friends and the Finnish dating scene. Check out Varpu's channel: https://www.instagram.com/her_finland/

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep. 8 - I was left alone in Poland.. with a baby on my hands!

    This week I sit down with Suzana from Brazil, who has reached out to me with an incredible story. She moved with her Brazilian husband and baby to Poland. They ended up divorcing and she was now all alone with a baby in new country having to navigate the Polish dating scene.

    Say hi to Suzana: https://www.instagram.com/sucbraga/


    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders


    56 min
  • Ep. 10 - The Truth About Living in South Korea.. as an African Man (Ft. K Explorer)

    This week I sit down to chat to Jerry from the Youtube channel "K Explorer" to get a sense of what it's like moving from Nigeria to South Korea. Do black people get different treatment in Korea? What has his experience been like living and working in the country?

    Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KExplorer

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep. 9 - Dating in Spain is Very Different to North America (& Is Barcelona Still Worth Moving to?)

    This week I sit down with Irina, from Barcelona Spain to chat about the biggest cultural differences when it comes to Spanish vs Canadian mentality: from going out, to daily work culture, to connection and dating differences. We break down the reason why Barcelona may be an exciting place to live in but may leave you feeling empty in the long run, and why Spaniards in Barcelona don't tend to commit early on in their life.Say hi to Irina: https://www.instagram.com/irinajamois/

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders


    1 hr
  • Ep. 7 - Why Acting "Alpha" Won't Score you Points in Norway (& All About Norwegian Mentality!)

    This week I sit down with Sondre from Norway, who I met on the street this summer while interviewing locals in Oslo on the subject of Norwegian cultural stereotypes and dating. We chat about Norwegian culture and how the Norwegian mindset affects connection: making friends and dating.


    Our past video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8dTp4qq2SQ


    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders


    1 hr 43 min
  • Ep. 5 - The Toxic Side of the Irish Mentality (& The Truth About Dating in Ireland)

    This week I sit down with my friend and co-writer Clara White to chat about the Irish mentality and the Irish dating scene. We talk about growing up in the drinking & party culture and how it really hinder self growth and expression. How does the Irish dating scene play out, and what are the differences between dating in Ireland and North America?

    Say hi to Clara: https://www.instagram.com/c1arawhite/

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    49 min
  • Ep. 4 - The Japanese Fetish Culture & Loneliness in Japan (Ft. That Yuta)

    This week I sit with Yuta from the channel "That Japanese Man Yuta" to chat about Japanese communication and the dating scene. Why don't Japanese say I love you but say something else instead? Why are cuddle cafes and other services so popular in Tokyo specifically? We break down one of the most unique and fascinating cultures in the world.

    Check out Yuta's channel: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    59 min
  • Ep. 2 - There are no "Situationships" in Poland!? How Polish People Date (Ft. Polish with Elena)

    I sit down with Elena, from the channel "Polish with Elena" to talk about the dating scene in Poland. We chat about Polish values, what Polish women look for in men and what is considered "normal" compared to other cultures.

    Say hi to Elena: https://www.instagram.com/polishwithelena/

    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.

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    Dating Beyond Borders Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    51 min
  • Ep. 1 - How I got started with my channel: Failures, Life Lessons & Top Advice to Creators

    In today's episode, I talk about how I got started with my Youtube channel "Dating Beyond Borders" and all the lessons I've learned from being a creator of 8 years. From the failure, to the success... and why I felt it was time to finally launch a Podcast. This is a great listen if you're a follower of the Youtube channel, or a creator yourself who needs some inspiration. This is also the very first episode of the Beyond Borders Podcast, so welcome!

    Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter

    My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

    Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

    38 min

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