In this invigorating episode of Worlds Collide, join me as I welcome Monica and John, who recently traded the familiar streets of Portland, Oregon, for the charming canals of Amsterdam. Just six weeks into their Dutch journey, they share the thrills of their transition, the nuances of navigating a new country, and the excitement of embracing the Du…

In this heartfelt episode of Worlds Collide, I sit down with Linda, who, alongside her family, embraced the expatriate life for an incredible 26 years in Japan. With a recent return to the United States, Linda opens up about the complex emotions that come with repatriation—the good, the bad, and the deeply honest. Linda's journey is a profound expl…

In this episode of Worlds Collide, I sit down with Stephanie, an English native who took a leap of faith and relocated to the picturesque region of Bavaria, Germany. Stephanie's tale is one of love, language barriers, and the labyrinth of German bureaucracy. She divulges the whirlwind six-week preparation that uprooted her life, the challenges of j…

In this episode of Worlds Collide, I sit down with Emma, a British expat who's navigating the thrills and challenges of life in Dubai. Emma's story takes us on a riveting ride through her decision to move during the pandemic, the complexities of pregnancy and healthcare in the UAE, and the daring leap into entrepreneurship as a new mom. From the di…

In this episode of Worlds Collide, join me as I delve into the fascinating journey of Emily, an American expat whose quest for personal and professional growth led her from the familiar streets of Alameda, California, to the quaint Bavarian town of Murnau, Germany, and eventually to the vibrant city of Vancouver, Canada. From navigating the complex…

In this episode my guest Sarah talks about why she moved from Hamburg to London and how she started her life abroad with finding a new job, struggling with making friends which lead her eventually to her new career as a coach for finding friendships abroad. We also talk about how she likes living in a big and expensive City, what the Brits think of…

In this episode of Worlds Collide I talk to Deanna from Canada who started her Journey on a Work and Travel Visa in Australia, met her Australian future (now ex-) husband, and build her life Down Under. We talk about being mistaken for an American, accents, driving on the left, the differences of raising a child there, immigration, and many things …

This weeks episode is Amanda's riveting journey to Iceland, the land of fire and ice, an adventurous spirit who traded America for the stark beauty of Iceland. In this episode of 'Worlds Collide,' I sit down with Amanda to unravel her decade-long saga in the volcanic embrace of this Nordic nation. From the seismic leap of moving with her family to …

In this Episode Perry tells his story how he started his Life Changing Journey to Japan with the JET Program and why he decided to stay, or better, why he only stayed for 6 months after returning from Japan after spending 5 years there. Join us as Perry delves into the nuances of Japanese culture, from the initial culture shock to the surprising ea…

In this captivating episode of 'Worlds Collide,' we journey with Jennifer, an American who embraced her ancestral roots and relocated to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, Italy. With a vibrant past that spans from fashion entrepreneurship to teaching business management in Shanghai, Jennifer shares her transformative leap from the bustling streets o…

On this episode of 'Worlds Collide,' I join Aaron, a black American who took a leap of faith by moving to Colombia to discover his roots and pursue a life less ordinary. Aaron's candid conversation covers everything from the simplicity of fresh food in Colombia to the complex racial dynamics he navigates as an expatriate. His story is a testament t…

Dive into the extraordinary journey of Geraldine, a French native who found herself nestled in the Adirondack mountains of New York. In this episode of Worlds Collide, we explore Geraldine's life from her teenage years tinkering with shortwave radios to reconnecting with a voice from the past that led her across the ocean. This episode promises a n…

Embark on a journey with Usha, who traded the vibrant City of Mumbai for the historic charm of London, navigating the complexities of expat life on 'Worlds Collide'. Discover how she coped with the daunting task of rebuilding her career, the cultural shock of silent tube rides, and the unexpected love affair with a city that eventually embraced her…

Love knows no borders, and neither does Rachel's inspiring story! Join us as she recounts her move from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the heart of American politics In Washington DC. Explore the nuances of adjusting to a new country, the art of making friends, and the joy of embracing a fresh start. This episode of Worlds Collide is a testame…

Embark on a transatlantic odyssey with Abby, our guest on 'Worlds Collide,' whose academic aspirations took her from the U.S. to the cobblestone streets of St. Andrews. This episode offers a glimpse into Abby's transformative journey, from her decision to study abroad to her eventual return stateside, enriched by her experiences. Hear about the qui…

In this episode my guest Jasmine shares her story how she ended up in Albania. Her first intention was to move from the US to Italy, but after a while she and her mom moved again to Tirana in Albania. She loves it there! We talk about what she likes better to Italy, what she misses from the US, that Albania doesn't have addresses, and much more. We…

In this Episode my guest Urmi talks about her Bengali roots, growing up in Italy and then moving to Canada (Montreal) to study where she eventually stayed. We talk about what's easier in Canada, what she misses from Italy and of course the lack of really good Pasta in Montreal, and of course much more to fill out 48 minutes :) She self published a …

I meet Evan from Season 1 again. When we met the first time he just arrived in Budapest in Hungary and applied for a Visa to be with his partner. I wanted to follow up with him how things were going and his news were that his Visa got denied. We talk about how he takes the bad news, what other options he's weighing in and how to stay positive in th…

Judah moved from a small town in Texas to Oslo despite her plan of moving to France. We talk about the differences in the cultures, differences in the health system and what brought her to Oslo in the first place. If you want to be a guest on this Podcast please reach out at worldscollide123pod@gmail.com Thank you for the music from Pixabay from Se…

My guest in this episode is Dean. He was an actor in Canada before he moved to Turkey where he stayed for nine years after he moved with his family to Germany. Hear his full story about his decision of going abroad, how he met his wife and how it was to move with his son and wife to a new Country. And of course, much more! Dean Comyn is a self publ…

This is not your regular episode! I want you to be a guest on my podcast! If you have a story to tell about your move abroad please reach out to me at Worldscollide123pod@gmail.com or on Instagram at Worldscollidepod. I'm looking forward hearing from you! Thank you for the music from pixabay with spyjazz from Serge Quarando!…

In this Episode my guest Eric tells his story why he moved to Japan and Taiwan. We talk about what it takes to move away and what sacrifices you have to make in the first place. He also explains how it was to move back to the US after being away for a long time and much much more. He and his Taiwanese wife also have a podcast called Taiwanica. Reac…

In this Episode Esra tells her story why she left Sweden and moved to Dubai. She tells us her opinion of living in a muslim country as a woman and talks about a more vibrant life style. She also explains what the major differences where when it comes to the school system and being a new mom in a new country. And we also talk about living in the hea…

In this episode Christian tells his story how he made his way from the US over Ireland to Portugal. We talk about the possibilities of studying in Portugal, how the aspect of marriage is a fast approaching topic for an international couple as moving back to the States as such. We also talk how career opportunities in Portugal are different than in …

In this Episode I talk to Wendy and Pam from South Africa about their itchy feet of leaving South Africa in their early twenties. Their first idea was to go to England, but turned into Au Pairing in the US where they still are 18 years later. They have so much interesting stories to tell, especially what peoples assumptions about South Africa are. …

In this Episode I talk to Asmi who moved to the US from India to go to Grad School and then stayed for work in Tech. We talk about her struggles in the beginnings, how she made friends, and the differences between dating in the US and India, and how she established her life in California. Please reach out at Worldscollide123pod@gmail.com and Worlds…

My guest in this episode is Erica. She is originally from Vancouver and after moving to a few different countries she finally settled in Bali. We talk how she ended up there and why she likes it so much and also what the biggest cultural differences are and much much more. Erica has her own Podcast called Self-Help Junkie available wherever you lis…

In this Episode my guest is Ryan Estrada, an award winning comic book author. He tells his story on why he chose Busan in South Korea to be his new home and many adventurous travel stories from all over the world. Find out more about Ryan on his Website ryanestrada.com Please reach out at worldscollide123pod@gmail.com or on Instagram at Worldscolli…

In this Episode Evan tells his story how he ended up in Budapest in Hungary. Evan is originally from Southern California and he just moved there two month ago and he shares his plans, the biggest differences and how he gets around with limited Hungarian and what he misses about the US. Evan also has his own Podcast called Existence on Youtube or wh…

In this Episode Julie tells her story about her bike ride from the US to Colombia and what happened that she decided to stay. She explains why she loves it there so much, how she managed to get a Visa, how she likes the food, what she misses and if she would consider moving back to the US, and much much more. Her YouTube channel and Podcast is call…

In this Episode I talk to Sandi who moved pregnant from Austria to Australia, even though she wasn't very keen about it at first. We talk about what her biggest struggles were, how she made friends, what she really likes and what doesn't, and of course we talk about Snakes, Spiders, Cockroaches and Sharks. You can find out more about her friendship…

Christian moved from England to Estonia after graduating. He only wanted to go for a short time, but somehow it turned into 3 years. We talk about language barriers, moving back to England, what he learned to appreciate, the good and the struggles. Christian also has his own Podcast, The Christian Reeve Podcast, which has really nice conversations …

I talk to Benna about her move from the USA to Madrid in Spain in the middle of the pandemic. We talk about what made that possible and how long she wanted to stay originally. We talk about how stressful visa problems can be if the pandemic slows everything down, what the biggest differences in her opinion are, why she feels she stands out and much…

Almost 30 years ago Mariela moved from the suburbs of Toronto to Buenos Aires to go to university. We talk about why she decided stayed there, how much she adapted to the culture after all this time and things she still doesn't get, e.g. humor and Argentinian men, and what she likes better over there. Mariela is an english teacher and gives online …

In 2009, when gay marriage wasn't federally recognized in the US, Amber decided to move to her partner in the UK where she still lives now. She tells why she won't move back, how people react to Americans, how long it took her to feel comfortable and also driving on the other side of the road, and lot's more! Music is Spy Jazz by SergeQuarando from…

In this Episode Nate tells his story what brought him to Morocco where he now lives for 10 years. We talk about the Moroccan culture, Ramadan, his adjustments to the Moroccan dialect and why he doesn't like the US anymore. In fact he calls Morocco his new home now. The information about the high speed railway is from rail.ninja Music is spy jazz by…

In this episode Nadina tells her story why she moved to a small resort town in Idaho in 1997. She explains her struggles and what she misses most from Argentina, but also what she appreciates in the US. Nadina is a chef, small business owner and mother, we will talk about the differences here vs there. Her Gelato Shop in Sun Valley is called Devoto…

Denise and I talk about why she moved from a small town in Germany to the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. How long did it take her to feel more comfortable, what was totally new to her and what does she miss most. We talk traffic, Christmas and the importance of video calls and much more.Bởi Viktoria Daute

This is a show where Expats tell their story about moving to a new country. First Episode will come out on April 13th Music by SergeQuadrado from PixabayBởi Viktoria Daute

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news, and how I love bands that hustle a 2004 concert video, and my take on the new evanescence documentary.

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news, and why I have been gone for a while. But it’s great to be back!

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news, and what the new year will bring for the worlds collide podcast!

The latest in Evanescence & Within Temptation news as I talk about the success of their latest singles, also imagining getting my ass beaten by security during meet and greets!

The latest in WT & Evanescence news, jabbering about the new singles and how, with a little help of a friend, my podcast leveled up!

All the latest news about Within Temptation and Evanescence, with so much good going on with them, it truly is great to be alive!

The latest news about Evanescence and Within Temptation. WT are about to come out a new single so y’all better get ready! Also, Evanescence is strangely silent after the election.

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation News! Talking about Ev's political direction, WT's tease of new music, and definitely NOT red-haired singers.

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news...and wondering just where the hell Sharon and the boys have been lately?

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news...even if there is NO news to say, imma say it anyway!

The latest in Evanescence and Within Temptation news! Join me as I interview Juno-nominated artist Lindsay Schoolcraft as we talk about all things Ev, WT, pandemics and harps!