The Expat Pod

Quick Fire Questions - Embracing New Traditions

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Summary:

In this quickfire questions section of the podcast, James asks Aleksandra about her experiences living abroad. They discuss her first place of living, favorite international food, favorite international tradition, best thing about living abroad, homesickness remedy, hardest thing about living abroad, best phrase learned abroad, making new friends, exploring new cities, and expat life hacks.

Find the amazing literature Aleksandra has produced about her travels here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sasha+borya

And go listen to Aleksandra Fayermans podcast "Teach a man to think" - https://open.spotify.com/show/6RBmguRAMopo82hqzFP1j0?si=cfb1756cb16346c8

Takeaways:

  • Living abroad can make you feel more comfortable and at home than in your own country, especially if the culture and food are similar.
  • Trying different international foods and experiencing local traditions can be exciting and enjoyable.
  • Living abroad allows you to break out of your routine and be more present in the moment.
  • Watching reality TV shows can help alleviate homesickness and make you feel connected to your home country.
  • The language barrier can be one of the hardest aspects of living abroad, as it can make communication difficult and make you feel like an outsider.
  • Making new friends while living abroad involves being open, interested in others, and positioning yourself in places where you can naturally connect with people.
  • When visiting a new city, exploring local supermarkets and engaging in everyday activities can provide a more authentic experience than focusing on tourist spots.
  • Expats should build a community of like-minded individuals but also push themselves to step out of their comfort zones and take advantage of the opportunities and experiences available in their new location.


    • Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:03 Experiencing Home Away from Home

    01:59 Savoring International Flavors

    02:30 Embracing New Traditions

    03:23 Breaking Free from Routine

    04:21 Finding Comfort in Familiarity

    04:51 Navigating the Language Barrier

    06:30 Building Connections Abroad

    07:29 Exploring Cities Like a Local

    08:29 Thriving as an Expat


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