Finding Your Place

26/10/2023

Sometimes our heart knows where our true place is, even if we've never been there before. This is the story of Juliana, who moved from Brazil to Portugal and then to the UK. I rediscovered my own journey in this insightful interview. If you're curious about Brazilian culture and the experience of learning a new language, tune in to this episode.

In this heartfelt episode of 'Finding Your Place', Juliana takes us on her personal journey from the sunny streets of Brazil to the historic alleys of Portugal and finally, to the bustling cities of the UK. Without ever having set foot in the UK prior to her move, Juliana's story is a testament to l...

17/08/2023

Discover the journey of a dream turned reality. South Korea's Kpop allure and vibrant culture now draw dreamers, but rewind a decade, and it was a distant idea. Victoria's leap of faith changed that. Tune in as she unveils the country's transformation, its safety, and the nuances of expat life. Join us for an intimate exploration of South Korea's highs and realities. Link below:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingyourplace/episodes/Moving-from-Moldova-to-South-Korea-Victorias-Journey-e286gf9

06/06/2023

New episode alert! 🎙️ Get an insight into Noza's journey from Uzbekistan in this hard-hitting conversation. Hear about her challenges, growth, and pursuit of freedom in her own words. Tune in for a dose of real-life resilience. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/r5aRT7XKpAb

16/04/2021

Asalya moved abroad when she was 17. Prague for her wasn't a dream. It was a suggestion that she gladly accepted. From her first impression of the city to her thoughts on changing the country where she lives, Asalya will unveil her experience in this episode. It took Asalya four years to call the place home. In our conversation, we cover all the "whys" someone should leave Prague and why people want to stay. We talk about what will help you to adapt quickly. Asalya unveils her daily life experiences in Czechia: from dating to alcohol from university to career development. Our discussion goes beyond crazy at the end, where she told us her story of becoming a local. Asalya talks about the differences in mentality between Czechia and Uzbekistan and how she learned to adapt to the Czech lifestyle in her daily life. If you need advice on how to adapt quickly to a new place, this episode will help you.

17/03/2021

New episode alert!
Yes, we did have an episode about moving to London, but no that episode did not cover everything. I want to highlight with this episode that although it may be the same cities, people have different experiences based on the place where they lived before. So you will get to know different reasons for choosing Australia or UK. In this episode, Karla talks about the differences in lifestyles. Karla covers everything from education in high school, coffee, dating, community, and friends. She explains why Australians are so chilled. Also, Karla unveils why she gave up the warm weather for the rainy days in London. Together we discuss things that one should know before moving to Australia or UK. So get ready to dive deep into some interesting experiences, lots of smiles guaranteed.
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/From-Australia-to-the-UK--Karlas-Journey-is-good-coffee-the-recipe-for-a-happy-life-es92qh

Yes, we did have an episode about moving to London, but no that episode did not cover everything. I want to highlight with this episode that although it may be the same cities, people have different experiences based on the place where they lived before. So you will get to know different reasons for...

02/03/2021

Doina moved from Moldova to Italy to study and be reunited with her mom. The warm weather and good food kept her there for a while. But as an adventurous soul, she and her boyfriend moved to beautiful Iceland to experience stable life. In this episode, Doina talks about the advantages and disadvantages of living in Iceland. She states the reasons for finding holm in Rejkyavik and what is the job market there. If you want to experience travel pretty close to the North pole, listen to this episode as we will take you there.

15/02/2021

Most of us probably dream of being in New Zealand at the moment. Let's face it the nice landscape and Covid free life sound pretty tempting. Well, I have a new episode on my podcast and this time, my friend, Ethan will talk about life in this nice destination.
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15/02/2021

Most of us probably dream of being in New Zealand at the moment. Let's face it the nice landscape and Covid free life sound pretty tempting. Well, I have a new episode on my podcast and this time, my friend, Ethan will talk about life in this nice destination.
📻 Listen now: https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Living-your-best-life--why-New-Zealand-can-be-called-home--Ethans-Journey-eq9h4g

01/02/2021

New episode: Ana moved abroad to study when she was 17. She chooses Budapest. After spending three years there decided to relocate to Bratislava. From first impressions about the cities to advantages and disadvantages. Together we discuss how life is in Bratislava, how to adapt to the city life, how is the dating scene there, and what are mistakes to avoid when moving abroad. Curious about Slovakian culture and life in Bratislava? Listen to this episode. You are going to love it.
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/From-Kyiv-to-Budapest-and-Bratislava-Anas-Journey--Lets-talk-about-relationships-abroad-epk8gd

21/01/2021

Taps had pretty comfortable in India, but he never felt accepted. He chooses Brighton at the age of 19 and found a home there. This year he returned to India. Questioning why? Listen to this episode where we unveil the best reason to choose Brighton, why people love living in India. Together we discuss how difficult is to find a home as a gay person and why making changes is good. Taps will give you some awesome advice about how to enjoy life abroad. He will tell you all the reasons why you should or shouldn't move to Brighton.

12/01/2021

Val moved abroad for the first time when she was 17. Her first experience went much better than she expected. Val lived the high school life that we all saw through the screen in American movies. In this episode, she unveils her experience of moving to the USA and then Canada. Our discussion goes beyond the amazing Canadian' health care system- the most known fact about Canada. We also get a little bit sentimental when we talk about how difficult it was to move abroad with no money. Val talks about why someone shouldn't move to Canada and how to find your home in a country that seems so far away and cold. If you are curious about life in Canada, this is the episode that you do not want to miss.

07/01/2021

New episode ✨Dream life in Canada, why you should not move there? Val's Journey
Val moved abroad for the first time when she was 17. Her first experience went much better than she expected. Val lived the high school life that we all saw through the screens in American movies. In this episode, she unveils her experience of moving to the USA and then Canada. Our discussion goes beyond the amazing Canadian' health care system- the most known fact about Canada. We also get a little bit sentimental when we talk about how difficult it was to move abroad with no money. Val talks about why someone shouldn't move to Canada and how to find your home in a country that seems so far away and cold. If you are curious about life in Canada, this is the episode that you do not want to miss.

29/12/2020

New episode alert:
Alex never wanted to live the American dream, but somehow got the opportunity to do it. In this episode, he unveils how it feels moving to the USA and back to Europe. What are the main differences between cultures? What to expect when eating your cheesecake alone in the USA versus France? Why Americans are into watching games? Why getting to know the food is the key to adaptation in France. Together we discuss the meaning of being a local and how to celebrate, properly,

28/12/2020

New episode alert:
Alex never wanted to live the American dream, but somehow got the opportunity to do it. In this episode, he unveils how it feels moving to the USA and back to Europe. What are the main differences between cultures? What to expect when eating your cheesecake alone in the USA versus France? Why Americans are into watching games? Why getting to know the food is the key to adaptation in France. Together we discuss the meaning of being a local and how to celebrate, properly,
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Moving-from-USA-to-France-Alexs-Journey--how-to-become-a-local-eo6d3m

20/12/2020

:) New episode!!
In this episode, I and my close friend Vivi, discuss moving to Copenhagen. From moving to Romania, France and Germany, Vivi talks about how she found a place to call home in Copenhagen. We cover how life is in Denmark, what is the success of Danish happiness and why Danish people do not say please. Curious about ex-pats life in Denmark, then listen to this episode.
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Vivis-journey-Moving-to-Copenhagen--what-is-the-secret-of-Danish-happiness-ensfik

05/12/2020

Listen to episode two of Finding You Place to hear tips for moving to Prague.
Alina's journey covers moving from Kazakhstan to Prague and why LA is not a dream place!
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Alinas-journey-Moving-from-Kazakhstan-to-Prague--why-LA-is-not-a-dream-place-enb6qr

In this episode, Alina is telling us her story of how she got to Prague. From her first impressions of Europe at the age of 12 to the best experience of her life moving to Los Angeles, Alina is opening up on topics that anyone should know before considering moving or send their child to Prague. The....

05/12/2020

In this episode, Alina is telling us her story of how she got to Prague. From her first impressions of Europe at the age of 12 to the best experience of her life moving to Los Angeles, Alina is opening up on topics that anyone should know before considering moving or send their child to Prague. The conversation becomes spicy when we talk about w**d and other things in Prague. Listen to the episode till the end as Alina reveals the ultimate test for finding out if you can call your city home.
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Alinas-journey-Moving-from-Kazakhstan-to-Prague--why-LA-is-not-a-dream-place-enb6qr

30/11/2020

Why and how did I move from Chisinau to London? Why it took me so long to get here? What I hate and love here and tips for people moving abroad. That is all that I am covering in the first episode of my podcast. Listen to it now ;)
https://anchor.fm/elena-livadaru/episodes/Episode-One-emritq

In the first episode of Finding Your Place, I am telling my story about moving to London and how I experienced the cultural shock here. From Chisinau to Prague and then all the way to London this is the story about how all the roads brought me to London. I am going to tell you how is living here and...

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Welcome to "Finding Your Place!" Every Wednesday, join me as I interview people all over to world to find out how they found their place, a place to call home. I will talk about everything from how they got there, why they choose that city, tips that you can use when moving abroad. This podcast is about people and their stories that will help you to find your place. In case you got questions, please e-mail me at [email protected].