Clash of Cultures

In episode 54 we speak to Vera and Mike, a Dutch girl and a Cameroon boy who are a couple.

We speak about the Cameroon culture, struggles in a relationship, and a lot more.

Find out now in this new episode!

Step into the world of Stefana and Alex as they share their compelling journey from Romania to Holland in Episode 53 (Part 2).

Is Romania truly as unsafe as commonly believed? Prepare to be intrigued as Stefana and Alex unveil the realities behind the stereotypes.

Dive deeper into their emotional departure from Romania.

Join us in Episode 53 as we unravel the untold tales of Romania

In episode 52 (part 1) we speak to Stefana and Alex, a Romanian couple that moved to the Netherlands several years ago.

Not only do we find out how the two of them met, but we also speak about the struggles of finding a job, becoming an expat without knowing and differences in cultures. Is life actually much better in the Netherlands or not?

Find out now in this new episode!

In episode 51 (part 2) we are talking to Évi. She is a Hungarian lady who is pursuing a PhD. We are talking about Hungarian food, politics, her love for Budapest, and travel plans.

Are you interested in hearing more about Hungary? Then make sure to listen to this episode now.

In episode 50 (part 1) we are talking to Évi. She is a Hungarian lady who is pursuing a PhD. Her PhD is about the history of Hungarian sociography, focusing on female writers during the socialist era. If you are interested in Hungarian history, you definitely have to listen to it!

In the next episode we will also discuss her life in Hungary, so make sure to stay tuned for the next one!

In episode 49 (part 2 of 2) We carry on with Katarina talking about different types of food in her culture, Serbian Slava, and many more... Stay tuned

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In episode 48 (part 1 of 2) we are talking to Katarina. She is a Serbian and Armenian girl who lives in the UK. In this episode we will discuss the Serbian Slava, famous dishes, and many more.

Listen now and enjoy the episode!

In episode 47 we are talking again to Col James. He is willing to discuss the culture of Maasai, Samburu, the Himba community, and the bushmen of Botswana.

Listen and enjoy the episode!

In episode 46 (2 of 2) we are talking to Padyumna. He is Indian and moved first to Berlin and then to Stockholm a couple of years ago. Listen to his experiences of moving to a different continent and exploring a whole new culture(s). Why did he move?

What did his parents think when he moved? Did he find it easy to make friends or are the Nordics quiet? Lastly, Padyumna is almost getting married and we speak about the differences of then and now about arranged marriages.

Enjoy the episode!

In episode 45 (1 of 2) we are talking to Padyumna. He is Indian and moved first to Berlin and then to Stockholm a couple of years ago. Listen to his experiences of moving to a different continent and exploring a whole new culture(s). Why did he move?

Also belongs Padyumna to the Brahmin caste, which he will explain a bit more about as well. Does he feel pressure to live up to it?

Enjoy the episode!

Welkom bij aflevering 44 alweer! Onze eerste aflevering in het Nederlands, dit verhaal was te bijzonder om niet te vertellen.

In deze aflevering hebben we Akberet te gast, zij is 8 jaar geleden uit Eritrea gevlucht en heeft nu een leven in Nederland opgebouwd. Ze vertelt over haar kindertijd in Eritrea, haar vlucht en hoe ze het eerst en nu vond in Nederland.

Veel plezier met luisteren!

*Excuses dat het geluid op sommige momenten niet fantastisch is. We wilden op een nieuwe manier filmen, maar dit is niet goed gelukt. Doen we niet weer.

Welcome to episode 43! In this episode, we talk about 2023 and take a look at 2024. What was our favorite moment of 2023 and what are our goals for 2024? Personal and for Clash of Cultures.

Interested? Make sure to listen to it now!

In episode 42 (part 2 of 2) we are talking to Karla, she travelled to 70+ countries and lived in Venezuela, Spain, Poland, and Norway.

What is her favorite food in Venezuela? What did she think of living in Lodz, Poland and in which of her 70+ countries, did she have a culture shock?

This and more will be discussed in the new episode, so go check it out!

*We are sorry about the echo that is heard in some parts.

In episode 41 (part 1 of 2) we are talking to Karla, she travelled to 70+ countries and lived in Venezuela, Spain, Poland, and Norway.

She tells you about her childhood in Venezuela and why she had to leave to Spain and then to Norway.

Did she find it hard to leave Venezuela and has she experienced cultural differences between the countries? The Spanish in Spain is very different from Venezuela, did she find this hard as a child? Does she like living in Norway?

This and more will be discussed in the new episode, so go check it out!

*We are sorry about the echo that is heard in some parts.

In episode 40 (part 2 of 2), we have a casual chat with our guest/ cousin Vishnu, who is 17 years old.

Vishnu's parents are Sri Lankan, but he was born in the Netherlands. Does he feel more Sri Lankan or Dutch? Vishnu will discuss his studies, his opinion of the culture, and his visit to Sri Lanka.

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Would you be interested in joining? Please message us on Instagram or through our email. clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 39 (part 1 of 2), we have our guest (cousin) Vishnu, who is 17 years old. Vishnu's parents are Sri Lankan, but he was born in the Netherlands. Does he feel more Sri Lankan or Dutch? Vishnu will discuss his studies, his opinion of the culture, and his visit to Sri Lanka.

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Would you be interested in joining? Please message us on Instagram or through our email. clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 38 (part 2 of 2), we have our guest Yusuf and Kajan joining us to ask Yusuf some questions. Yusuf is from Bangladesh, he will talk about whether he wants to revisit it and he will give some advice to go there.

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Would you be interested in joining? Please message us on Instagram or through our email: clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 37 (part 1 of 2), we have a new guest Yusuf. He was born in England, but he is from Bangladesh. He will explain about the culture there and the 2 main Islam groups.

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Interested in joining? Please message us on Instagram or through our email: clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 36 (part 2 of 2), we don't have 1, but 2 special guests: Annet and Pierre. They are a couple living in Scotland. Annet is Sri Lankan but was born in the Netherlands and Pierre is French. As there are many cultures coming together, we are interested in how they deal with this. What did they have to get used to from the other?

Also, Annet lived for a short while in Italy, Sweden, London and Ireland. Pierre lived in Ireland and Canada - how did they both experience living in all these countries?

Next to that, they travelled to Japan this year, how did they experience this and what is still on their travel bucket list? And lastly, we talk about accents (did Annet and Pierre lose their accent?) and learning English in the United Kingdom.

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Interested in joining? Message us on Instagram or through clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 35 (part 1 of 2), we don't have 1, but 2 special guests: Annet and Pierre. They are a couple living in Scotland. Annet is Sri Lankan but was born in the Netherlands and Pierre is French. As there are many cultures coming together, we are interested in how they deal with this. Have they experienced any cultural clashes within their relationship? How did they meet? What was it like to meet the family-in-law and is Pierre eating with his hands?

Find out more in this episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast! Interested in joining? Message us on Instagram or through clashofcultures123@gmail.com

In episode 34 (part 2 of 2) the 4 of us are talking about Sri Lanka. For 3 of them, it is their roots and for Manusha and Seyamie it was even the first time to visit Sri Lanka! How exciting! How did they experience going to this country? What are the people like? How was it for our parents?

Find out now in episode 34 of the Clash of Cultures Podcast.

In episode 33 (part 2 of 2) we again speak to Remco and Immy, who are in a relationship with different cultural roots. Remco is Dutch and Immy is Thai. In this episode, we talk about their Dutch and Thai wedding and their differences. Does Immy like to live in the Netherlands and does she enjoy the food? Or is she secretly missing Thai food?

Are you interested? Then listen to it now!

In episode 32 Asvin, Manusha, Naivedya, and Seyamie are talking about going to Sri Lanka. For 3 of them, it is their roots and for Manusha and Seyamie it was even the first time to visit Sri Lanka! How exciting! How did they experience going to this country, what did they like and not like? How different is it from the Netherlands?

Find out now in episode 32 of the Clash of Cultures Podcast :)

In episode 31 (part 1 of 2) we invite 2 guests, Remco and Immy, who are in a relationship with different cultural roots. Remco is Dutch and Immy is Thai. In this episode, we discuss how they met (which is quite the story). They had been in a long-distance relationship, so they give tips to other couples who are in one right now.

Next to that, Immy shares her experience of living in the Netherlands and why it is much better than America.

Interested in their story? Make sure to listen to the latest episode right now!

In Episode 30 (part 2 of 2) we invite Pooja, our good friend and neighbour. She is an Odissi dancer, which is a classical Indian dance form originating from the state of Odisha. We speak about the importance of astrology. What are her goals in dance and would she like to become a famous Odissi dancer? What did her parents think when she went from a corporate job to doing a dance course?

Find out now in episode 30 of our podcast!

In Episode 29 (part 1 of 2) we invite Pooja, our good friend and neighbour. She is an Odissi dancer, which is a classical Indian dance form originating from the state of Odisha. Does she and Naivedya experience any differences between the state of Odisha (Eastern) and Pondicherry (Southeast)/ Tamil Nadu (South), as they were both born in Odisha? What did she learn about the Indian culture while studying Odissi dance?

If you are interested in Indian culture(s) and dance, you have to listen to this episode. Check it out now.

In episode 28 (part 3 of 3) we are talking to our special guest, Marciano. He is Surinamish but was born in the Netherlands. In the second part, we speak about his experiences of living in Sweden and China, two extraordinary countries that are very different. Which country did he think was more chill? In which country he thought it was the end of his life and where did foreigners get special treatment?

Want to know more about Marciano's adventures? Quickly listen to this new episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast!

In episode 27 (part 2 of 3) we are talking to our special guest, Marciano. He is Surinamish but was born in the Netherlands, does he feel more Surinamish? Or does he feel German/Indian, which is also part of his origin? Did he experience any clashes with his Dutch fiance? And which culture clashes has he experienced being a man of color in the Netherlands?

Lastly, we discuss how he looks at Suriname and the influences of Dutch colonization in the past.

Want to know more about Marciano's origin? Quickly listen to this new episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast!

In episode 26 (part 1 of 3) we are talking to our special guest, Marciano. He is 'a man of science in the afternoon and spiritual counseling in the evening’. Does he ever feel a clash between those two subjects in his life? Next to that, we speak about his interesting studies and how he helps people that are rehabilitating, for example. Lastly, we are discussing how his parents look at his extraordinary study.

Want to know more about Marciano's study? Quickly listen to this new episode of the Clash of Cultures Podcast!

Part 2 of the episode where our friend from Spain is joining. Her name is Anna and she is originally from the Czech Republic and we are talking about the differences between the two countries. Anna has an online job and lives close to the sea, the dream life of many people!

She speaks about the differences in weddings of both countries and Seyamie's visit to the Czech Republic, is Trdlnik really Czech? What about CR, do they still feel the impact of the Soviet Union?

Czech out the episode right now!

This time our friend from Spain is joining, her name is Anna. She is originally from the Czech Republic and we are talking about the differences between the two countries. Anna has an online job and lives close to the sea, the dream life of many people! How did she decide that and is it easy to work online? What are the disadvantages and advantages of working in Spain? Moving to a new country isn't easy, what did we struggle with most? Find out now in the new episode.

In episode 23 we are talking again to not 1, but 2 guests! We talk to Kajan & Johan, who both are working in the engineering field and live in the UK. We speak about universities in the UK, about engineering and AI. Will AI take over and what is prompt engineering? Find out now in episode 23!

In this episode we don't have 1, but 2 guests! We talk to Kajan & Johan. Kajan is the brother of Asvin and was born in the Netherlands and Johan was born in France. What does he think are the differences between the Dutch, French, and British cultures? How is alcohol consumption and are there French influences in India? And why does Kajan like the Dutch culture more? He moved from London to Doncaster just a little while ago, what does he think about this change?

Are you interested in knowing more? Then listen to the episode now!

In this episode we speak to Ann, she is a real business lady as she used to have her own clothing store. She is now transferred to being a nail artist + seller of washing products. Would we (Seyamaila, Naivedya, and Manusha) also start our own businesses? Do we want to be an entrepreneur?

But we also ask her how she thinks of raising her children and them starting their own business? Would she like that or is the 'normal' job more accepted? What is the general opinion about nail artists? We will discuss it all in the latest episode!

Business and culture, do these 2 factors go well together? What do you think when you hear these 2 words combined? In this episode we speak to Ann, she is a real business lady as she used to have her own clothing store. She is now transferred to being a nail artist + seller of washing products (and also has 3 kids to feed!). How did she come up with these ideas? Also, how and when do you give up on a business that you love and put so much energy into? Interested in this topic? Then start listening to this new episode.

In episode 19 (part 2 of 2) we again speak with Eline, a Dutch girl that is dealing with anxiety. She is a gamer and is very interested in India and feels that there are a lot of scammers in India. But is that really true? Which games does she like to play and how is her business as a gamer going?

Lastly, we are discussing our scam experience. What happened to us?

Find out in episode 19 of Clash of Cultures Podcast!

In episode 18 (part 1 of 2) we speak with Eline, a Dutch girl that is dealing with anxiety. We talk about what anxiety she deals with and what helps her calm down.

We want to thank her for being so open and hope we can help others that are dealing with anxiety. How is anxiety looked upon in the Netherlands and in India?

Find out now in this new episode.

In episode 17, we invited Col James to discuss the fascinating Maasai tribe and its culture in Kenya. We delved into the tribe's traditional way of life, including their unique customs, beliefs, and much more. We also explored the challenges the Maasai people face in modern times. Col James shared his experiences working with the Maasai people, including his involvement in community development projects and his experience being a tour guide. Overall, the discussion was a fascinating insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai tribe, and the efforts being made to preserve it for future generations.

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In episode 16 (part 2), we are talking more about music. Music is a big deal in culture. Every country has a specific main song. Here we talk about dutch music, UK music, different genres, and many more. Let us know on Instagram @clash.of.cultures.podcast

In episode 15 (part 1), we are talking about music. Music is a big deal in culture. Every country has a specific main song. Here we talk about what our favourite music, different genres, and many more. What is your favourite music and what is the main song in your country? Let us know on Instagram @clash.of.cultures.podcast

In Episode 14 (part 2), we invite Rupan, an uncle of Seyamaila and Manusha. We talk about raising children in 2 cultures. Is it easy, do they raise them the Dutch or Sri Lankan way?
Next, he has an interesting opinion about the difference between medication, water, and health in the West versus India/ Sri Lanka. Quick solutions or herbs, what is better according to you?

 He will tell you all about it in the latest episode of Clash of Cultures, so start listening now!

In Episode 13, we invite Rupan, an uncle of Seyamaila and Manusha. He has an interesting opinion about the difference between medication and health in the West versus India/ Sri Lanka. Quick solutions or herbs, what is better according to you? He will tell you all about it in the latest episode of Clash of Cultures, so start listening now! 

In episode 12 (part 2 of 2) we invite Riem. Her parents are Lebanese / Iraquese but she was born in Germany. We discuss the significant migrant 'crisis' of 2015 and how that changed her view on her upbringing. Does she feel like a foreigner and what about her sisters? Does she experience that her (little) sisters were raised differently over time?
Also, how did we experience the corona period? We tell you everything, so find out now in our latest episode of Clash of Cultures.

In episode 11 (part 1 of 2) we invited Riem. Her parents are Lebanese / Iraquese but she was born in Germany. We discuss the significant migrant 'crisis' of 2015 and how that changed her view on her upbringing. Does she feel like a foreigner and what about her sisters?
Is there a difference between having friends from an Arabic country or Germany? Riem tells you everything, so find out now in our latest episode of Clash of Cultures. 

In episode 10 (part 2) we are again talking to Tina, our Taiwanese friend who is living in the Philippines and also lived in Spain. We are talking about the differences between Asia and Europe and the reason why she moved to the Philippines. What are the misconceptions about the different countries (Taiwan, Philippines, Netherlands, UK, and India) and what are her future plans? 

In episode 9 (part 1) we are talking to Tina, our Taiwanese friend who is living in the Philippines and also lived in Spain. We are talking about the differences between Asia and Europe and the reason why she moved to the Philippines. Did she like to stay with a Dutch family? And what are the misconceptions about the different countries (Taiwan, Philippines, Netherlands, UK, and India)?
Find out now in the newest happy episode!

We are continuing in episode 8 (part 2 of 2) with Wouter, he is a Dutch guy who lived in South Africa and Spain. We are discussing the differences in education. Is Spanish education good? Is it better than Indian or Dutch education? Next to that, Wouter has also been in a long-distance relationship. Unfortunately, that did not work out, but gives some advice for people in the same situation. Are you interested in these topics? Make sure to listen to it, which is also out on Spotify and Google Podcasts. 

In Episode 7 (part 1) we talk to Seyamaila's friend, Wouter. This time we talk about things that are common to us, but not to others (or the other side around). Wouter is a Dutch guy but has lived in South Africa and Spain. What do you feel are things that are common to you, but might not be to others?
Find out what we think in this new episode! 

In Episode 6 we have a new guest, her name is Kirtiha. She is Sri Lankan, living in the Netherlands, and studying Psychology. She has noticed the difference in reactions when she tells Dutch and Sri Lankan people what she is studying. Next to that, we are discussing arranged marriages and how we look at that. Are you interested? Then listen to it now :) 

In episode 5 (part 2), we discuss a question that might be a bit controversial. What would you change about your culture if you had to? 

We have roots in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, India, and Sri Lanka and we definitely see the differences between the two continents (Europe and Asia). Is passion the most important thing in life? How do we deal with our partner's parents?

Find out in the newest episode of our podcast about clash of cultures.