Perrine Webber shares how growing up in multicultural Provence sparked her creativity and led her to leap into life abroad. From sewing in fashion school to studying in Singapore, Perrine reflects on identity, bold choices, and building a global life. This episode is a story of courage, culture, and how small steps create magical change.

📍 France → Singapore → The world.

Chapters

00:00 Cultural Background and Childhood in France

04:49 Creative Upbringing and Family Support

07:40 Education Journey: From Arts to Marketing

10:57 Career Path and Internships in Fashion

13:40 The Shift to Business School and Marketing

16:54 Desire for International Experience

19:39 Moving to Singapore: A New Adventure

22:56 Cultural Differences: Safety and Lifestyle

25:43 First Impressions of Singapore

28:50 Food Culture Shock and Adaptation

31:47 University Experience in Singapore

34:40 Community and Cultural Exchange in Marseille

45:27 Cultural Connections in Singapore

49:45 Educational Insights from Singapore

54:23 Personal Growth and Style Evolution

58:33 The Spark of Content Creation

01:00:46 Reflections on Leaving Singapore

01:04:46 Transitioning Back to France

01:08:46 New Beginnings in Canada

01:24:52 outro

When Kiana Burton unexpectedly lost her father, it reshaped her identity, her sense of meaning, and her understanding of solitude. In this raw and honest conversation, Kiana shares how grief impacted her life, why she embraces solitude, and what she’s learned through personal loss and working in criminal law.

We talk about human nature, emotional intelligence, and why society avoids stillness. From growing up in Windsor to building resilience, this episode is an intimate look at grief, healing, and self-discovery.

🎙 Guest: Kiana Burton

💬 Topics: grief, solitude, healing, human nature, identity, emotional growth

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What does it really take to start over in a new country?

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rafa shares his deeply personal story of leaving Brazil behind — not for money, but for safety, growth, and something more meaningful. From nearly backing out at the airport to rebuilding his career and identity in Europe, Rafa opens up about fear, friendship, grief, culture shock, and what it means to belong.

We talk about:

The emotional cost of emigration

Growing up in Brazil and navigating its challenges

Why honesty and friendship matter more than ever

Life in Spain and adapting to European culture

Learning to laugh at yourself (even when you feel lost)

Whether you're an expat, a dreamer, or someone standing at the edge of change, this episode is a reminder:

👉 Courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s jumping anyway.

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#WhereaboutsTales #ExpatLife #MovingAbroad #StartOver #PodcastStory

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What was it like growing up in communist Romania vs capitalist America? In this nostalgic and eye-opening episode, Paul and Milo revisit their childhoods from the 1980s and 1990s—one shaped by rationing, gray cities, and propaganda; the other by neon toys, McDonald’s, and TV overload.

They compare life on both sides of the Iron Curtain:
🧊 Queuing at 4AM for milk vs Happy Meals at Chuck E. Cheese
📼 Smuggled VHS tapes vs Saturday morning cartoons
🎁 Bananas as Christmas gifts vs piles of birthday presents
🛠️ Homemade skis vs consumer convenience

This episode is for expats, history lovers, and anyone curious about how environment and politics shape childhood. A fun and powerful journey into two very different pasts—with surprising common ground.

#ExpatLife #RomaniaVsUSA #ChildhoodStories #80sNostalgia #90sKids #CulturalDifferences #Podcast #WhereaboutsTales

In episode #0023, Adrien takes us on a raw and riveting journey from the American South to rural France as a queer and trans expat. We talk about the fear that led them to leave the U.S., the bureaucracy meltdown involving A4 paper and a cat, and the hilarious struggle of ordering bread in perfect French.
This episode is equal parts emotional, chaotic, and deeply human—a story of identity, resilience, and rebuilding abroad.

#expatliving #queerstories #francevisa #bureaucracyabroad #whereaboutstales

What happens when a quiet kid from a 70s apartment block finds his voice in podcasting and lo-fi music? Meet Steve Barnes, the creative mind behind Introvoid and Sweet Child of Time. In this warm and wildly fun episode, Steve opens up about growing up with a single mom, finding community in unexpected places, building a DIY music career, and how podcasting helped him embrace his voice—literally.🎧 Topics we explore:– Growing up in diverse 70s Richmond– Finding identity through solitude and sound– Starting a music project with a cassette recorder– Building Introvoid and publishing music on Spotify– Why podcasting changes lives (and minds!)– The value of creativity for its own sake👋 Hosted by Paul Puscas📍 Guest: Steve Barnes🎙️ Podcasts: @sweetchildoftime📌 Listen, comment, and subscribe: #SteveBarnes #Introvoid #PodcastInterview #LoFiMusic #WhereaboutsTales #CreativeJourney #SweetChildOfTime #PodcastLife #IndiePodcast #StorytellingPodcast🔔 New episodes every Friday🎧 Follow Whereabouts Tales for stories that go beyond borders — and comfort zones.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments – what’s your creative outlet?📺 Subscribe, review, and share if it hit home.You can find the blog version of the article thru the following link https://www.whereaboutstales.com/episodes/0022🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 17:09!🌐 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Enjoyed this story? Hit that subscribe button - it's free, and it means you won't miss any of our future Whereabouts Tales. We've got some amazing stories coming up!▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Want to start your own podcast? We record our interviews using Riverside.fm - the best platform for high-quality remote recordings. Get 15% off your first three months by using our link: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=whereaboutstales. What we love about Riverside is their local recording feature that ensures crystal-clear audio quality even with unstable internet connections, perfect for international interviews like this one. Plus, their separate audio and video tracks make editing a breeze.▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️if you are interested in sharing your story in our show please go to https://www.whereaboutstales.com/book and book a 15 min slot to discuss the details▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Chapters

At just 10 years old, David Ramms saw a video that shattered his view of the world — and he's never looked at food the same way since. In this raw and deeply personal conversation, David opens up about growing up vegetarian, becoming a full-time vegan activist, and the brutal truths he’s uncovered inside farms and slaughterhouses across Europe.We talk about desensitization, the psychology of the meat industry, moral choices in a modern world, and what it really takes to create change. Whether you’re vegan, curious, or skeptical — this episode might challenge everything you think you know about what’s on your plate.🎙️ Full of hard truths, surprising insights, and moments of reflection — this is one of our most powerful episodes yet.🔔 New episodes every Friday🎧 Follow Whereabouts Tales for stories that go beyond borders — and comfort zones.👇 Let us know what moved you in the comments.📺 Subscribe, review, and share if it hit home.#DavidRamms #VeganPodcast #AnimalRights #EthicalEating #WhereaboutsTales #PodcastYou can find the blog version of the article thru the following link https://www.whereaboutstales.com/episodes/0021🎙️ Whereabouts Tales explores expat experiences, personal growth, and inspiring life stories from around the world.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Friday at 17:09!🌐 Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Enjoyed this story? Hit that subscribe button - it's free, and it means you won't miss any of our future Whereabouts Tales. We've got some amazing stories coming up!▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Want to start your own podcast? We record our interviews using Riverside.fm - the best platform for high-quality remote recordings. Get 15% off your first three months by using our link: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=whereaboutstales. What we love about Riverside is their local recording feature that ensures crystal-clear audio quality even with unstable internet connections, perfect for international interviews like this one. Plus, their separate audio and video tracks make editing a breeze.▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️if you are interested in sharing your story in our show please go to https://www.whereaboutstales.com/book and book a 15 min slot to discuss the details▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️Chapters00:00 David Rams: An Advocate for Animal Rights06:17 The Impact of a Vegetarian Upbringing12:28 Investigations into Animal Cruelty18:19 The Role of Investigative Journalism in Animal Rights23:20 Open Farms and Animal Welfare28:37 The Dark Side of Dairy Farming34:01 Comparing Human and Animal Suffering39:18 The Science of Animal Consciousness45:43 The Role of Meat Replacers53:22 Navigating Processed Foods and Health58:59 The Disappointment of Processed Foods01:02:16 Animal Welfare and Personal Choices01:04:48 The Ethics of Hunting01:10:42 Bow Hunting and Its Justifications01:17:32 The Role of Activism in Veganism01:24:13 The Evolution of Vegan Discourse01:31:07 Cultish Mindsets in Veganism and Politics01:34:25 Activism Through Global Experiences01:37:27 Finding Hope Amidst Despair01:40:26 Vision for the Future of Activism01:43:22 Rapid Fire Insights on Veganism01:50:21 Legacy and Lifelong Commitment to Change

What do Saturday morning cartoons, Romanian blackouts, and Irish pub chats have in common? Milo Denison and I compare growing up in completely different worlds — the US and Communist Romania — and what it's like living abroad today.

We talk:

80s/90s nostalgia (and what’s worth remembering)

Moving abroad without visiting first

Culture clashes, identity, and what we miss (or don’t) about “home”

What Seattle, Dublin, and London have in common — and what they've lost

🎙️ Hosted by Paul Puscas

📍Guest: Milo Denison, co-host of The 80s and 90s Uncensored

Hit play if you’ve ever felt in-between cultures — or just love a good story.

Julia left Germany at 18 for an internship in Ireland. Today, she's a student and entrepreneur living in Prague. Hear her raw, funny, and insightful reflections on life as an expat, language identity, and adjusting to new cultures — all while building her future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:57 Experiences in Ireland

05:51 Cultural Insights from Dublin

08:57 Transition to Prague

11:58 Language and Communication Challenges

14:52 Cultural Differences: Czech vs. Irish

18:10 Adjusting to Daily Life in Prague

21:02 Education System Comparison

24:05 Navigating Bureaucracy and Identity

27:11 Final Thoughts on Cultural Integration

39:33 Navigating Perceptions of Education

42:22 Challenges in Networking and Building Connections

47:20 Experiences of Moving and Settling in a New City

50:28 Balancing Academic Pressure and Personal Well-being

55:15 Advice for Future Students

01:01:57 Lessons in Safety and Awareness

01:05:50 Managing Time and Work-Life Balance

01:10:44 Finding Passion and Purpose in Work

01:14:14 Future Aspirations and Family Connections

01:16:32 Navigating Change and Friendships

01:18:52 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

01:22:03 Language and Identity

01:28:11 Music and Movie Recommendations

01:36:15 Books and Life Lessons

01:40:07 Defining Home and Belonging

Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou shares his journey from Sydney to Spain, discussing indie filmmaking, creative control, and finding community abroad. Discover how simplifying his process led to greater artistic freedom with his film "Crossroads," and hear honest insights about film festivals, marketing, and the challenges of the industry. A thoughtful conversation about creativity, expat life, and what it means to find home.