In this episode, Margot shares an embarrassing moment when trying to observe cultural norms related to house shoes in Japan, but the stories don't stop there. We have shoe stories related to temples, homes, islands, and mosques. While you listen, maybe you can relate to some of these experiences, or maybe you might better relate to the locals. What would you have done if you had been in their shoes?

To get into the spirit of storytelling, we invited former Peace Corps volunteer, Robbieana Leung, to share some stories of spirits and other superstitions she learned about when she served in the Philippines. Listen as she tells us of the Duwende in the hills that look like dwarves, Wak Wak, who are bird-like creatures that snatch humans at night, and other strange spirits and animals who roam the Philippine countryside.

Similar stories can be found in many other cultures worldwide. Have you ever been spooked by something you couldn't see when walking on a road at night? What are some of your traditional stories that are shared in your hometown?

Read more about Philippine folklore at:

https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/361/Sigbin

https://www.aswangproject.com/duwende-lore-in-the-philippines/

https://www.cebuanoteacher.com/2019/02/do-you-know-this-cebuano-word-buyag.html

https://www.facebook.com/paranormalphilippinesoriginal/posts/continuation-of-aswang-trivia-in-behavior-these-creatures-are-not-harmed-by-sunl/1061120040573875/

In this episode, we discuss a critical incident that happened between a South Korean and an American teacher in South Korea and learn that sometimes, what we think we understand isn't actually the entire story. Listen and share with us what you would have done in this situation.

In this episode, Estelle and Erin discuss how other cultures' perception of American time has played out in the classroom.   

In this episode, Erin and Estelle discuss some intercultural experiences that led them to trying some unusual cuisine. You will hear about how Erin was introduced to South Korean street fare while on a summer teaching program in Jeollanamdo, and Estelle's first experience with raw fish in a dormitory in Austria.