Beyond An Ordinary Life

So, let's talk about the rollercoaster ride of moving to Denmark – from the headaches of Danish bureaucracy to battling the dark winter blues. Believe me, I've been there myself and I am still learning about new coping strategies after 5 1/2 years. Throughout my journey, the International Community Odense has been a great support for me especially with their local events. I have joined m...

Heute sprechen wir offen und ehrlich mit Julia über ihre Erfahrungen als Digitale Nomadin auf Bali. Von den anfänglichen Zweifeln bis zur Selbstständigkeit und dem umstrittenen Reverse Cultural Shock – das wird spannend! Themen, in die wir tiefer eintauchen:  Julias Trial Round: Social Isolation und die Suche nach Verbindung Julias 4-monatiger Testlauf allein auf Bali im Angestelltenverhältnis war...

Meine Einladung an dich unten  Mein Leben im Ausland hat meinen 30. Geburtstag versaut! Zumindest wenn du mein 20-jähriges Ich gefragt hättest. Damit willkommen zu meinem neuen Podcast-Format! In dieser Episode erkunden wir die wahren Struggles im Ausland, insbesondere im Kontext von Freundschaften im Ausland und persönlicher Entwicklung. Ich teile sehr persönliche Erfahrungen und reflektiere mit...

Find a job as an international in Denmark is hard. But fear not – Kate has uncovered the secret sauce for success. Tune in to discover:  Kate's captivating journey to Denmark for love.  The inspiration behind Kate's entrepreneurial leap sparked by a conversation at language school.  Proven short and long-term strategies, along with active tips, for securing your dream job in Denmark.  In...

Today, we're diving into Mariola's wild ride from accidentally landing in Denmark to rocking it as an international entrepreneur. It's a rollercoaster of life, culture, and business in the heart of Denmark.   1. Background of Mariola as a Polish Resident in Denmark: Mariola kicks off the conversation by delving into her background as a Polish woman navigating life in Denmark. From t...

Kann man Familienmensch sein und im Ausland leben? Ein Balanceakt zwischen schlechtem Gewissen und seinen Träumen im Ausland folgen, um sich selbst treu zu bleiben. Das ist die wohl persönlichste Podcastepisode, die es je auf meinem Podcast “Beyond an Ordinary Life” gab. Mein Schwester Anna-lena Geiken, bekannt über den IG Account @‌selbstbautdiefrau, und ich sprechen ehrlich über unsere Familiene...

From the movie theater to my podcast - meet Carlo Loiudice. Join this inspiring journey with Carlo as he shares the incredible story of his leap from Southern Italy to the vibrant city of Berlin 12 years ago. Imagine moving to a new country with no job, limited language skills, but a dream to live in this multicultural city, Berlin. Carlo's story is a testament to the fact that you don't...

Sophie, eine 23-jährige Azubi aus Deutschland, nimmt uns in dieser fesselnden Podcast-Episode mit auf eine aufregende Reise in die Welt von "Erasmus Plus für Azubis". Erfahrt, wie sie die Möglichkeit ergriff, voll finanzierte und organisierte Auslandserfahrungen zu sammeln, die ihr Leben nachhaltig veränderten. Die Episode beginnt mit einer lehrreichen Lektion darüber, warum man niemals...

Join us on this captivating episode as we explore Marina's extraordinary journey of self-discovery. From overcoming shyness to embracing the unknown, Marina's experiences living and working abroad will inspire you. Discover her thrilling adventures on a cruise ship, where every day meant waking up in a different country. Witness Marina's transformation from a shy individual to a con...

Embark on a captivating discussion as Jessica Morari, an expat and career coach, joins us to explore the remarkable experiences and insights on the transformative power of living abroad. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Jessica shares her personal story of moving from Italy to Spain as a hospitality professional and her subsequent journey as a career coach in the vibrant city of Dubai. T...

In this special anniversary episode, join me as we revisit the most insightful moments and memorable highlights from all 17 episodes of the past year. Get ready to listen to the most insightful learnings about life abroad, and thought-provoking quotes that highlight the essence of our journey together. From inspiring stories of those who embarked on life-changing adventures to practical tips for n...

In this episode, join Jasan, a Danish student, as he takes us through his exchange semester in Kuala Lumpur. From feeling lost in the process of preparation to the transformative power of solo travel, Jasan shares captivating insights that shaped his time abroad. Jasan expresses gratitude for the guidance he received during the overwhelming preparation process, emphasizing the value of having some...

In this episode, I share my personal experience of leaving my small hometown to pursue a life abroad. I faced resistance from my family, and left behind my friends and a long-term relationship to follow my dreams of exploring the world. Through my journey, I learned valuable lessons about resilience, cultural openness, and the importance of pursuing one's own goals. I discuss the challenges o...

Welcome to part 2 of our interview with Mariana on this episode of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss some practical tips on how to determine where to move and budget your move. Mariana shares her experience of financing life in Switzerland and some money-saving tips when moving abroad.  We also dig into the topic of finding a job in Switzerland and the Swiss application process. Mariana sha...

Join me as I delve into the inspiring story of Mariana, a brave expat who left Portugal in 2018 for a new life in Edinburgh. Discover the challenges she faced and how she persevered through the struggles of settling down abroad. In this first part of our interview, Mariana shares the lessons she learned along the way and the journey that led her to Geneva, Switzerland. Whether you're consider...

Today, my guest Chrysa is sharing her journey moving from Greece to Denmark. She uncovers the truth about finding a job as a foreigner and why she thinks it's important to leave your home base to move abroad. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How to increase your chances of finding a job in Denmark How to receive unemployment money in Denmark How the Danish work culture differs fro...

Today, my guest Chrysa is sharing her journey abroad with us, leaving Greece to study in Romania. She also shares her experience being paid to doing a European Voluntary Service in Turkey for a few months and how you can do it, too.  This is part 1 of the interview with Chrysa. Make sure to check out part 2 to learn how to land a job in Denmark.   Listen to this episode if you want to learn:  How...

Today, my guest Isabel is sharing her journey going from a police social worker to becoming a Reiki and Sound healing teacher in India. Learn how she was able to find her real passion and purpose in life through traveling in countries like Bali, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Africa, Sri Lanka and Australia. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How to overcome the fear of being alone when trav...

In Part 1 in episode 9, my guest Aadya shares her story of living abroad in the United States of America during her childhood and moving ten times to different cities due to her Dad's jobs. Find out why she loved it and why she decided to do her Masters in the UK (pre-Brexit) instead of the US. Learn how cultural differences between India and the UK challenged her perceptions of punctuality,...

In this episode, my guest Aadya shares her story of living abroad in the United States of America during her childhood and moving ten times to different cities due to her Dad's jobs. Find out why she loved it and why she decided to do her Masters in the UK (pre-Brexit) instead of the US. Learn how cultural differences between India and the UK challenged her perceptions of punctuality, and why...

Another way of spending time abroad is doing an ERASMUS semester abroad. In this episode, my guest Alina and I speak about her exchange semester in Belgium and why Belgium wasn't her first choice initially. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: How to juggle your relationship when studying abroad Why deadlines are so important  What you need to consider for housing when studying abroad...

After graduating from high school, my guest Laura and her friend decided that they wanted to travel together to New Zealand and Australia. In this episode, Laura shares the perceptions of taking a gap year in Denmark to follow their dreams, as there is time to study and work later.  She states that many people in Denmark take up to 4 gap years and shared tips on how to save money to do so. Listen...

Before starting high school, Carina wanted to gain experience abroad by going to a boarding school in England at the age of 16. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: Why you should visit the school before selecting your final school Why you shouldn't worry too much about your language skills Why you should be prepared that English boarding schools are very different to German boarding...

Following up the episode where Nhi talks about her travels in Vietnam, this episode deals with her experience studying at the Universiti of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Listen to this episode if you want to learn: Why Nhi decided to study in Malaysia and why it is the complete opposite to Denmark What to consider when planning an exchange semester (e.g., pre-approval, applying for monetary support an...

Another way of spending time abroad is travelling in a country for a significant amount of time. So did my guest Nhi who is talking about her experiences of travelling to Vietnam for 2 months after graduating from high school. Travelling for a longer amount of time in Vietnam helped her learn a lot about herself, but also about her two friends that accompanied her. Listen to this episode if you wa...