Global Identity

Did you know Hong Kong embraces the combination of British and Chinese culture?  Actually, where is Hong Kong and how does living there compare to the UK?  Listen to Jon as he answers these questions, and tells us about Soy Sauces, Dim Sum,  Music, and building a career in England.

British Occupation and Influence | Having Asian Parents  |  Hong Kong has 3 main islands | Cantonese in Hong Kong  |  Bilingual Street Signs  |  Too Many Sauces and Condiments  | Favourite Dim Sum |  What Language to Speak at Home? |  

Just how different are Germany and The Netherlands?  Can you survive a 6 week language course to get ready for university in a foreign country?  Listen to Stephanie's stories of life as a German, disguised as a Dutchie.  How her languages got mixed up, why building a community matters, and how she even bought a house - apparently that's the Dutch thing to do... As is cycling faster to keep up with the crew.

Cultural differences | Building a new home | code-switching | moving abroad in your teens | combating the unfamiliar and feelings of loneliness | cycling too slow | never moving back | Russian | German | Dutch | English | When are you too drunk to cycle? 

Where is Georgia and how does living there compare to a life in Russia and Switzerland?  Have you also thought about the pros and cons of moving around as a child and a teenager? Meet Naniko - an energetic individual with a flair for maths and a lover of great food and wine - as she takes us through her European journey.

Falling in love with Georgian sounds | Learning French | German is hard | Culture | Expats | Open-minded | To settle or not to settle? | Leveraging your network | Need to translate to keep up | Georgia | Lausanne | Zurich | Fribourg

What does it takes to attune to a new way of working in a foreign country?  Andrew, picks ups his British roots and takes us through Belgium and France in the 1990s. We hear about cultural clashes, learning to respect the differences, and how facing the unknown helped prepare him to start his own company down the road.  Check out this episode with Andrew, and his company Rare Design in London!

working abroad, international lifestyle, entrepreneurial spirit, moving abroad, doing something independently, working in France, working in Belgium, taking the plunge

Karthik takes us on his journey: India > UK > Switzerland > America.  What makes all parts of Switzerland accessible?  Did you know India has 19000+ dialects?!  And, where can you find some of the best Indian food when abroad?  It might be worth checking out the Dhosa Man in New York!  Keep listening to find out more.

Indian at heart | Gotta check out Switzerland | Public transport | Swiss landscape and scenery | Dhosa or roti? | lentils and chickpeas | Northern vs Southern India | Dialects | Languages | Chennai State | Tamil 

Raúl is Spanish / Cantonese-Malaysian.  Growing up in Asia and Europe, now living in the UK, he leverages his multicultural knowledge everyday. Have you wondered what Asian work culture is like? Can ethnicity affect how you're perceived and treated in certain local work places? And what does it mean to grow up as a mixed-race kid? Keep listening to check out Raúl's story!

Spain | England | Hong Kong | Malaysia | How many characters in Chinese | Second language learning | Stereotypes and stigmas | Work life balance

Azra - A Malaysian growing up in the US who then toured the world. What are the hardships  of adapting to the local lifestyle and societal expectations? Moving between the east and west is tricky but it gifts you with fun accents, international friendships, and a never-ending desire for adventure.

cycling culture | bicycles | Netherlands | Holland | Expat life | accents | assimilation | research | exploration | adventure | family | home body