Dongs Without Borders

From Texas to France: Dating, Culture Shock & Finding Yourself Abroad What happens when a Texan swaps Southern hospitality for French directness? In this episode host Celina Tolbert sits down with John Riojas , a Texas native now living in France, to talk about dating abroad, expat life, language learning, and the cultural differences between American and French relationships — especially with...

In this episode host Celina Tolbert  sits down with journalist and content strategist Bianca Gracie for an honest, funny, and insightful conversation about dating across cultures, languages, and continents. From the fast-paced hustle of New York dating to the romanticized (and often misunderstood) realities of dating in Paris, Bianca breaks down what love really looks like when language barriers a...

In this episode of Dongs Without Borders, I’m joined by Mimi Fry  , a UK-born, Paris-based content creator who has dated British, American, and French men; and has thoughts. From dry British banter to American clarity (or audacity) and the famous French approach to romance, Mimi breaks down how cultural differences shape dating, communication, and expectations in relationships. We dive into what i...

In this episode, host Celina Tolbert sits down with Nicole Echeverria (NicoleInLisbon https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleinlisbon?lang=fr ) to dive into her extraordinary love story — from meeting her husband through TikTok to building a life together across borders. Nicole opens up about the ups and downs of a long-distance, cross-cultural relationship, including navigating cultural differences, tackl...

In this witty and heartwarming episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert ( https://www.tiktok.com/@celinaacotedeparis ) chats with Michael Carmody ( https://www.tiktok.com/@mjlanglais & https://www.instagram.com/mjanglais/ ) about his cross-border romance with his Belgian girlfriend, Coco. Their love story began with a serendipitous meeting in Spain and grew into a committed long-d...

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert sits down with Andie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@ouiouiandie & https://www.instagram.com/ouioui_andie/ ), an American expat navigating a cross-cultural relationship with her French partner, Renaud, in the City of Light. Aptly titled "Dongs Without Delay", this episode dives deep into the reality of online dating...

In this episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert sits down with Paris-based psychologist Nicole Ricken ( https://www.instagram.com/theparispsychologist/ ) to unpack the real-life challenges of cross-cultural dating — especially for expats navigating relationships in France. From awkward first impressions to deeper issues like communication styles, emotional boundaries, and mismatched...

In this episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina (@CelinaACoteDeParis) explores the nuances of cross-cultural dating, sharing personal anecdotes and listener stories. She looks at the challenges and humorous moments that arise from cultural differences in relationships, particularly focusing on communication barriers and varying dating norms.