@janina.offshegoes

OFF THEY GO - Stories of Starting Over Abroad

Society EN ↓ 8 episodes

OFF THEY GO is home to stories of people who started over in a new country — some followed an inner calling, others simply had to go. What they share: the courage and resilience to rebuild. I'm Janina. I left my 'safe little life' in Munich, boarded a one-way flight, and have been on the go ever since. Along my journey, I've met people whose stories deserve to be heard. This is where we share them.

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@janina.offshegoes

Episodes

#5 Kneif mich mal - vom Plottwist einer geplanten Weltreise 28.06.2026 48:47

Was passiert, wenn man ein nach außen perfektes Leben hinter sich lässt? Wunderschöne Altbauwohnung in München, ein guter Job, eigentlich alles gut - und im Innern trotzdem diese Leere, die schwer in Worte zu fassen ist. Vera hat den Schritt 2018 gewagt. Das Ziel: Australien, ein Land, mit dem sie aus einer früheren Reise schönste Erinnerungen verband. Auf dem Weg dorthin nur ein kurzer Zwischenst...

#4 Unlearning who I was told to be - An Armenian Women Carving her own Path 04.05.2026 55:39

"I am not asking for permission. I am informing you." Imagine standing in your family’s kitchen, looking into your dad’s eyes, and realizing that this single sentence will change the trajectory of your life forever. In this moment Syuzanna took a step off the path that had been pre-written for her since birth. I first met Syuzanna as my passionate tour guide, she showed me her beautiful...

ON THE GO - Ever experimented with Kindness? 11.04.2026 9:27

Could being kind and compassionate be one of the most underrated skills of our times? ON THE GO - a new series of whatever comes to me while I'm in motion. Because movement sparks my mode of contemplation. Walking, riding, or - like in this episode - flying 10000m somewhere above the Atlantic Ocean. And it all started because I overpacked my carry-on luggage... @janina.offshegoes

#3 Starting over from Scratch 14.000km away from Home 26.03.2026 1:00:09

What does it feel like to leave everything behind and start over on the other side of the globe? Andreza was courageous enough to find out! She left São Paulo at 25 with nothing but a suitcase, following a calling she couldn't really put into words. What started as "I want to improve my English" turned into eight years of rebuilding her life from scratch on Australia's Gold Coast. We dive into wha...

#2 Did I just get scammed? Left alone in in Xinjiang 27.02.2026 28:11

I had just entered China overland from Kyrgyzstan. I thought the tough part of the border crossing was behind me. But then, at one of the many security checkpoints in rural Xinjiang: I was suddenly left all alone . My backpack was gone. 🚕💨 Did the taxi really just drive off with everything I own? Left me in the middle of nowhere, where nobody speaks a language I understand? Has my gut feeling be...

#1 And so it begins... 17.02.2026 23:50

OFF THEY GO is a home for stories of stepping into unknown territory. Of taking leaps. And navigating everything that comes along with these decisions. In this first episode, I share a little bit about all the stories my mind made up, trying to convince me not to follow this tiny little voice that knew that I wanted to live abroad for more than a decade. And launching this podcast alone is a big s...

A little sneak into what's coming to life right now... 12.02.2026 1:23

'After Leaving Everything is Possible.' But what does this mysterious "Everything" actually look like? That's the question that OFF THEY GO is circling around. I can't wait to see what's unfolding along this journey. And I'd be thrilled to have you coming along. 🤍

Off They Go - Coming Soon! 05.02.2026 0:09

Have you ever felt that inner calling to step into the unknown? Off They Go - Stories of Staring Over Abroad gives room to incredible people who had the audacity to follow that calling. Real stories of leaving home, navigating the unfamiliar. Let's unpack what's really happening on the other side of the comfort zone. 🚀