In the midst of fierce Japanese working culture, Mayu speaks on finding a band that wholly changed her perspective on accepting herself.

Peng talks about the incremental changes in Taiwan and Hong Kong towards the gravitational pull of Mainland China.

Khat, cats and karaoke: Enas tells her journey from Yemen to China.

Mystery and fascination surrounds Cuba for a great many people. In this episode Adrian talks about the Cuban spirit, government, and what it means to leave such a place.

Gareth discusses the Ireland outside of its stereotypes, listening to the cosmopolitan changes that’ve happened and are still happening in the country.

Molly talks about the radical and curious political states of Great Britain in recent years through the music of Billy Bragg and Kate Tempest.

With the music of Kendrick Lamar, Eddie talks about one way the concept of race is is playing out in the U.S.

Pooja talks about Nepal’s ancient caste system and its overall easy-going nature in the face of adversity.

Dominik’s words on Beethoven, being Swiss/Bavarian, and big adjustments for Germany.

This week I talk with Daniel about Cumbia, college and coming to America.