Dating Beyond Borders

In this special episode, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector, about her escape from North Korea and her journey to South Korea. We explore the questions many people have about life inside North Korea: did she ever question the Supreme Leader? What does being “well off” actually mean in North Korea? Do North Koreans fall in love and have romantic relationships? Eunhee shares the unexp...

In this podcast snippet, I speak with Derek, an American who has lived in the Netherlands for many years, about the differences between American and Dutch humor, self-presentation, and communication styles. Say hi to Derek: https://www.instagram.com/letsdoubledutch/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is t...

This week I’m joined by Lauren, an English-Italian content creator who left Derby to start over in Puglia. We talk about the reality of life in Southern Italy, beyond the dream, including bureaucracy, lifestyle differences, micro-connections, and the challenge of building new friendships. We also dive into a deeper question: can moving abroad improve your mental health, or do you take yourself wit...

This week, I chat with Penelope, a French-American woman living and dating in Paris. We dive into the truth behind “the city of love”—the reality of dating in a city defined by nonchalance, where excitement often comes before commitment, and marriage and family can take a backseat to more transient encounters. We compare France and the U.S. on nuance, dating labels, and end goals, and tackle age-o...

In this podcast snippet, I speak with men from Sweden, Mexico, and South Korea about what makes them feel emasculated in relationships. We also talk about vulnerability — whether men feel safe opening up today, and what actually makes them feel “less than a man.” Say hi to Max:   / _maxem_   Say hi to Carlos:   / charliealbarrancomedy   Say hi to KT:   / ktpark_striking   Each week I will intervie...

In my first-ever in-studio podcast, I sit down with three men from Sweden, Mexico, and South Korea to unpack one of the most talked-about topics today: masculinity. We explore how masculinity is defined in their cultures, what they were taught about being a man, how they view a man’s role in relationships, and which qualities they value most in a partner. Say hi to Max: https://www.instagram.com/_...

In this episode, I speak with Derek, an American living in the Netherlands with his Dutch husband, about the cultural nuances that often get overlooked—how Americans and Dutch people express enthusiasm differently, what humor works (and doesn’t), and why these differences are often misunderstood online. Say hi to Derek: https://www.instagram.com/letsdoubledutch/ Each week I will interview guests f...

I talk to Alisa, an American who has lived in French is married to a French man about the differences in American and French mentality: from parenting, to the perfection culture so present in France, the slow living vs hustle and why Americans tend to leave parties earlier. Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual_nest/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on...

This week I sit down with Ifunanya, a Nigerian-American podcast host, and her Nigerian husband, Ugo. We unpack Nigerian relationship dynamics — from their biggest cultural miscommunications, to what Ugo did before they were even dating that most American men wouldn’t think twice about, expectations for men and women in Nigeria, and the cultural nuances that shape relationships there. Say hi to Inf...

In this snippet, I talk with Ana, a Brazilian woman who, tired of the dating scene in Brazil, changed her Tinder location to Sweden to meet someone more aligned with her values. She is now in a relationship with a Swedish man and lives in Sweden. Ana shares what it’s really like dating a Swedish man, the cultural differences she noticed, and her advice for anyone who feels stuck dating in a place...

This week I’m chatting with Jülide, a Turkish content creator who now lives in Belgium and is in a relationship with a Belgian partner. We dive into Turkish relationships — how space and individuality are viewed (and why “me time” basically doesn’t exist), what makes Turkish women different in relationships, and why family approval can make or break everything. https://www.instagram.com/turkishonb...

I chat with Alisa, an American content creator married to a French man who also teaches French pronunciation. We dive into the key differences between French and American relationships, the mentality gap between the two cultures, and even how parenting styles compare. Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual_nest/ Her course: https://soundfrench.learnworlds.com/ Each week I will int...

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist and psychotherapist Alex Limanówka to break down the best and worst cities to find love in 2025. We go through each “worst” city on the list, talk about what the dating scene is actually like there, debate whether it deserves its spot, and even add a few of our own. Got thoughts or experiences to share? We’d love to hear what you think! Say hi to Alex:...

In this episode, I chat with Robin, a Swiss guy who grew tired of Switzerland’s predictable, perfection-driven routine and decided to move to Latin America. We dive into the passport bro movement, explore gender dynamics across both cultures, talk about how compatible Swiss and Latin people really are, and share insights on dating abroad you won’t want to miss. Say hi to Robin: https://www.instagr...

I chat to Freddy, a Brit from London who has been living in São Paulo, Brazil for many years with his Brazilian wife Gabi. We get into lifestyle differences, how Brits vs Brazilians different in communication styles, and what surprised Freddy the most about Brazil. Say hi to Freddy: https://www.instagram.com/parada1nglesa/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics o...

This week I chat with Rosie, a Nigerian-British travel journalist raised in the Netherlands. We dive into what it’s like to grow up with a complicated identity, travel for a living, and navigate the messy, unpredictable world of finding love on the road. Rosie Bell is a travel journalist who has written for over 30 publications, including BBC Travel, Forbes, WIRED, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has...

This week I chat with Mike, a Swiss-Italian stand-up comedian, about life in Switzerland: the good, the bad, and the perfectly organized. We dive into the Swiss mentality, what it’s like trying to make friends and date in such a reserved culture, the country’s love of rules (and when it goes too far), and whether Switzerland is a place he truly loves… or one that sometimes feels a bit too confinin...

In this episode, I chat with Galina, a Russian content creator who moved to Portugal seven years ago — from Bragança to Lisbon. We dive into what it was like growing up and dating in Russia, how the Russian and Portuguese mentalities differ, and whether Lisbon is still worth living in as prices continue to rise. Say hi to Galina: https://www.instagram.com/gala__daily/ Each week I will interview gu...

Get our FREE guide to dating in 6 European countries HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2rp2tt6u I talk to Cecilia, a Swedish-Finnish woman who has had enough of the Swedish dating scene. We dive into the Swedish approach. Why Swedish men are famously passive in their approach, why Swedes expect to hook up sooner rather than later, and the laziness that has ensued from this. Say hi to Cecilia:   / missgeli...

I chat with Alina, a Ukrainian-Canadian travel creator, who recently made a bold move: relocating from Canada to Bulgaria. A few years ago, she told me she wanted to move to Sofia, and now she’s done it! We talk about what it’s really like to start over abroad, whether moving to Bulgaria was worth it, the biggest challenges of expat life, and if she misses Canada.🎙️ Tune in for an honest look at l...

In this snippet, Edward, an American who has moved to Poland for love, and I chat about his experience with Polish people: from American vs Polish customer service, to the difference in hospitality, to the way Polish people make friends, to one of the things he really appreciates about living in Krakow. Say hi to Edward: https://www.instagram.com/xofyls/ Wanna join the mailing list? https://dating...

In this episode, I talk with Ana, a Brazilian who moved to Sweden for love. We dive into her story of meeting her partner on Tinder, navigating a long-distance relationship, and what she’s learned about herself since moving abroad. Ana also shares the cultural differences she’s experienced in Sweden and offers tips for anyone feeling stuck in their dating life back home—especially if you want to a...

In this snippet I chat to David, the host of the Korean Pizza Club podcast about the scary phenomenon taking over Korea -- the incredibly low birthrate which is highly impacting the country. We dive into this, and the changing dating scene in the Korea. Check out David's Podcast about Korea: https://www.instagram.com/koreanpizzaclub/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world...

How is dating in Europe and the US different? In this episode, I have 3 creators from different parts of Europe who are living in the US, and one American who is living in Europe talk about the biggest differences, from the commitment to the gender roles -- and everything in between. Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/_anagildersleeve/ Say hi to Feli: https://www.instagram.com/felifromgerman...

In this snippet, I chat with Oskar, a hilarious Icelander, about the unique and surprising habits of Icelanders. From what they do on first dates, to their famously grumpy-but-casual personalities, and the two phrases they always use (and that sum up their take on life). Say hi to Oskar: https://www.instagram.com/speakviking/ Try Icelandic classes with Oskar here: https://www.speakvikingcourses.co...