Finding Your Place

In this episode of "Finding Your Place," I chat with my friend Diana, who has seen more of the world than most of us can imagine. She's visited 100 countries and lived in places like the UK, Lithuania, the USA, the Czech Republic, and Australia. Diana shares some amazing stories about living in different countries. More importantly, she gives advice for anyone thinking about moving a...

In this heartfelt episode of 'Finding Your Place', Juliana takes us on her personal journey from the sunny streets of Brazil to the historic alleys of Portugal and finally, to the bustling cities of the UK. Without ever having set foot in the UK prior to her move, Juliana's story is a testament to listening to one's intuition and taking bold steps. We dive deep into cultural nuance...

South Korea, a country that was once a distant dream for many, has now turned into a desirable destination, especially for the younger generation, thanks to the magnetic pull of Kpop and its vibrant culture. However, rewind back 12 years when I first met Victoria, and the notion of moving to South Korea was met with incredulity. It seemed like an offbeat aspiration, an unconventional path to pursu...

When I interviewed Asalya two years ago, it didn't even cross my mind that she would move abroad again. She was so content with her life in the Czech Republic that I had no doubts. You can go back and listen to her episode in Season 1. However, Asalya surprised us all when she made the decision to move to Finland a year ago. In this episode, we delve into her fascinating journey of finding a n...

Hey there, wanderers! In this week's episode of 'Finding Your Place', we're taking a trip down memory lane, but with a twist. I'm thrilled to have my childhood friend Grigore on the podcast, someone who's not just a friend but a fellow traveller and explorer, just like us! Grigore and I share more than just childhood memories from Moldova; we share an insatiable thirst for...

Prepare yourself for an incredibly personal and eye-opening episode as Elena sits down with Noza, a brave soul hailing from Uzbekistan. In this heartfelt conversation, Noza shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in different countries and her deep desire to escape her homeland. With raw honesty, Noza recounts her experiences navigating the...

When Ray was just 14, he swapped the familiar streets of Vietnam for the bustling cityscape of Singapore, embarking on an international journey that would shape his personality and perspective on life. In this eye-opening episode, Ray pulls back the curtain on his experiences living in Singapore, Canada, the UK, and his return to Vietnam after 15 years of being an expat. From his first impressions...

Asalya moved abroad when she was 17. Prague for her wasn't a dream. It was a suggestion that she gladly accepted. From her first impression of the city to her thoughts on changing the country where she lives, Asalya will unveil her experience in this episode. It took Asalya four years to call the place home. In our conversation, we cover all the "whys" someone should leave Prague and why people wa...

Yes, we did have an episode about moving to London, but no that episode did not cover everything. I want to highlight with this episode that although it may be the same cities, people have different experiences based on the place where they lived before. So you will get to know different reasons for choosing Australia or UK.  In this episode, Karla talks about the differences in lifestyles. K...

Doina moved from Moldova to Italy to study and be reunited with her mom. The warm weather and good food kept her there for a while. But as an adventurous soul, she and her boyfriend moved to beautiful Iceland to experience stable life. In this episode, Doina talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in Iceland. She states the reasons for finding holm in Rejkyavik and what is the job m...

Ethan moved from States to Prague when he was 19. Homesick and impressed described him perfectly those times. Five years down the line he managed to move several times and experience life in Hawaii, Australia, and New Zealand. In this episode, he explains what is great about life in New Zealand, why he left the USA and Australia, and what is the secret to finding a home. Every phrase that Ethan sa...

Ana moved abroad to study when she was 17. She chooses Budapest. After spending three years there decided to relocate to Bratislava. From first impressions about the cities to advantages and disadvantages. Together we discuss how life is in Bratislava, how to adapt to the city life, how is the dating scene there, and what are mistakes to avoid when moving abroad. Curious about Slovakian culture an...

Taps had pretty comfortable in India, but he never felt accepted. He chooses Brighton at the age of 19 and found a home there. This year he returned to India. Questioning why? Listen to this episode where we unveil the best reason to choose Brighton, why people love living in India. Together we discuss how difficult is to find a home as a gay person and why making changes is good. Taps will give y...

Val moved abroad for the first time when she was 17. Her first experience went much better than she expected. Val lived the high school life that we all saw through the screen in American movies. In this episode, she unveils her experience of moving to the USA and then Canada. Our discussion goes beyond the amazing Canadian' health care system- the most known fact about Canada. We also get a littl...

Alex never wanted to live the American dream, but somehow got the opportunity to do it. In this episode, he unveils how it feels moving to the USA and back to Europe. What are the main differences between cultures? What to expect when eating your cheesecake alone in the USA versus France? Why Americans are into watching games? Why getting to know the food is the key to adaptation in France. Togeth...

In this episode, I and my close friend Vivi, discuss moving to Copenhagen. From moving to Romania, France and Germany, Vivi talks about how she found a place to call home in Copenhagen. We cover how life is in Denmark, what is the secret of Danish happiness and why Danish people do not say please. Curious about ex-pats life in Denmark, then listen to this episode.  Music by Kabbalistic Villag...

In this episode, Alina is telling us her story of how she got to Prague. From her first impressions of Europe at the age of 12 to the best experience of her life moving to Los Angeles, Alina is opening up on topics that anyone should know before considering moving or send their child to Prague. The conversation becomes spicy when we talk about weed and other things in Prague. Listen to the episode...

In the first episode of Finding Your Place, I am telling my story about moving to London and how I experienced the cultural shock here. From Chisinau to Prague and then all the way to London this is the story about how all the roads brought me to London. I am going to tell you how is living here and what you need to take into consideration before moving here.