Travelling Inside Out

I am back with a new interview.  Unfortunately, I had some technical issues with my laptop and I wasn't able to upload an episode last week. So here I am with the last interview of the year coming to you from Greece. My guest is an actor-director, theatre educator and dramaturg and I have met her earlier this year during a film festival. She is an international sensation, a powerhouse and a m...

Today's episode is about celebrating National Day abroad. December 1st is the Romanian National Day and it is something important to me. And so I am sharing with you stories of how I kept this important day in my heart when travelling or/and living abroad.  Is National Day an important day for you? Or simply put, what does it mean to you?  Until next time stay true to yourself and follow...

I am a traveller but my travels don't define me. Listen to today's episode to understand why I strongly believe that and what it meant for me to look outside of my travels, on the journey of always discovering who I am.  Until next time stay true to yourself and follow your dreams.  #alinaswonders

In today's shorter episode I am talking about lies I've told myself about travelling. Or about how I perceive some of the experiences I had while exploring different countries.   Do you have any other lies to add? Let me know by leaving me a voice message.  Until next time, stay true to yourself and follow your dreams.  #alinaswonders

Hi everyone.  We are back to the regular schedule of having guests once a month. And today's interview is coming from the UK, but with strong connections to Asia and Oceania. Meet Becky, the photographer and storyteller who was kind enough to share her travel stories with us. If you want to follow her, please check out her amazing work: https://www.beckyalicecoe.com .  And if you liked t...

Today's episode is a better description of how I managed to travel to 30 countries in ten years (some of them more than once). I give you details about how I made the time, how did I afford every trip and even more. Have a listen and let me know if you have further questions for me. And as I mentioned in the episode this is the short i nterview : https://youtu.be/kY_VmWIhvM0.  Until next time...

Hi everyone, Have you ever wondered how to... do anything when you travel? Listen to this episode and I might have your answer. If I don't, feel free to get in touch with me and ask for more. Until next time stay true to yourself and follow your dreams! #alinaswonders

Hi everyone,  I am continuing my story about how I became an EVS volunteer in Iceland. This time I am talking about first impressions, the adjustment to yet another culture, house conditions, living on a tight budget and much more. Have a listen! Until next time stay true to yourself and follow your dreams! #alinaswonders

'Ninety-nine problems but a podcast ain't one'. That's all I am gonna say about today's episode.  Until next time follow your dreams and stay true to yourself. #alinaswonders

Hi! It's time for the fourth and last interview for this month. Today's episode is coming from Houston, Texas. And I need to say out of all the interviews so far this one took me the most by surprise. Aaron, one of the hosts of State Your Take with Ed & Aaron , joins me in a raw conversation about challenges, mistakes and teaching moments in life. Have a listen and if you like it, share it wit...

Hey to everyone wherever you are.  Today's episode is coming to you with another guest, this time from Germany (and Iceland). Listen to the conversation I had to Jacky in which we talk about sustainable solutions in travelling and our daily life. In other news, I have recently started working for Madera a company that exemplifies humanitarian and environmental awareness. Because it takes 2 trees t...

Hey guys! We continue with the interviews, this time coming from Texas. Listen to my conversation with David, the host of Perception is Reality. In fact, I was a guest on his show as well and you can listen to the first conversation we ever had here https://buff.ly/2KQUTkd . In today's talk we dive into travelling as a teaching method and how a routine can define your comfort zone.  I have re...

Hey guys!  Here's to new beginnings! Rebranding my podcast and a month of September of interviews.  The first one comes from Canada & Iceland. Listen to my conversation with Micah, sharing his view about what it means to live outside of his comfort zone and how to adjust to a new culture.  I have recently started working for Madera a company that exemplifies humanitarian and env...

Hey everyone and welcome to my anniversary episode. Buckle up because I have a lot to say. And to write.  I want to start of by mentioning and thanking one more time to Paul and his podcast, Wonderful Radio Flanagan. He did an amazing review as a celebration for my podcast being one year old. Have a listen: https://buff.ly/2ORXFty . I am mentioning in today's episode both podcasts I was a gue...

Hi everyone, Today's episode is the first of three-part mini-series in which I will share my experience as an EVS volunteer in Iceland. Everything from how to enroll to how it feels living abroad (once again), from expectations to challenges. Today's episode is all about the coincidences that lead up to moving to Iceland for an 8-month project. Until next time stay true to yourself and follow your...

Hi everyone! Today's episode is a little late. I have just returned from a film festival where I camped. So of course I felt inspired to talk about camping, especially about the differences between Romania and Iceland. Why these two countries? Simply because they are the ones I camped the most in. In other news, I have some updates. Later this month I will celebrate my one year anniversary, one ye...

Hey there, Today's episode is all about the stories from my travel through Uruguay, talking about people, mate, football and I also had to mention how I forgot and got my GoPro camera stolen.  Are you a traveller yourself? Get a 10% back of your booked accommodation using this link https://www.booking.com/s/34_6/b78b248b.  If you want to see the video I have mentioned in this episode, make sure to...

Hi everyone!  Today's guest is coming with a deep dive in what it means to follow your calling, when life gives you a purpose and the risks of following that path. You can find Magdalena at www.alohamagdalena.com .  Have a listen to this episode and learn more about lomi lomi nui and how can change one's life.  Until next time, follow your dreams and stay true to yourself. #alinaswonders

Hey there!  Today's episode is about doing what I'm preaching: getting outside of my comfort zone. It has been difficult to talk about my failures, however I do believe no matter how hard the conversation is, sometimes it feels better to take it out of your chest. Let's talk about it, you can leave me a voice message on Anchor. Just open my podcast page in Anchor, even if you're not logged in...

Hey there! It is almost one year since I started podcasting and never have I ever had an episode about my home country. Until now. As you can imagine, I had to start with some facts and stereotypes regarding the land of vampires and gypsies. Right? Also, do you know where Romania is on the map? Until next time, stay true to yourself and follow your dreams.  #alinaswonders

Hi guys, Who doesn't like film or music festivals? It's all about great experiences and maybe some challenges. Listen to my tips & tricks for when you have to pack to join a festival. If the picture is confusing for you, well I did that on purpose. Hehehe.  Are you a traveller yourself and looking for a cheap accommodation? Get 10% off refund from your booked accommodation on booking...

Hey everyone!  I am happy to bring you, yet another fascinating interview. My seventh guest, Aishling is a creative artist who brings spirituality into her art. We talk about the journey within that is so needed, especially nowadays with all the distractions and challenges we have to face as a society. You can check out her work at www.crystalcaillech.com .  I have decided to make the in...

From the start I wanted to keep this podcast real and honest. So today's episode is more like an exercise of pushing negativity away. Join me and maybe send me an audio message on Anchor to let me know how do you deal with negativity in your life.  Until next time, stay true to yourself and follow your dreams.  #alinaswonders

Hey guys!  I had a short break, but I am back. I had to take something off my chest so today's episode is a bit of a rambling (more than usual). I will be back with my regular episodes following week. Until next time,  stay true to yourself and follow your dreams. #alinaswonders

Hey guys,  Before listening to this episode, I highly suggest to listen to episode 35 since I have already explained there how I ended up volunteering in Tunisia. Today's episode is more about the experience in general and the cultural shock I had to deal with.  As I mentioned last time, I decided to split the story in a few parts because it is a lot to unfold from my Tunisian experience...