The Basque culture and language are super unique. After exploring some of the culture, we get a little wild with the language and its grammatical structure.
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Episode 41: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
Stay tuned for the bloopers after our outro, guys! Whether you are a Millenial, Boomer, Gen X-er, or even Post-millenial, you are sure to have noticed the tension between Millenials and Baby Boomers. Between these two generations there is a cultural gap, and one that seems larger than many other generational gaps due to rapid … Continue reading Episode 41: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
Episode 40: Whistling Languages
(Patrice has a bit of mic trouble around 9 minutes in, but stay tuned -- this episode is a doozy!) If you're anything like us, you had no clue there were over 50 whistling languages! Maybe you don't even know what is meant by "whistling language," but don't fret! In this episode we talk about … Continue reading Episode 40: Whistling Languages
Episode 39: Tips for Traveling Light
Some people are great packers. We talk about them and try to learn their secrets.
Episode 38: Exercise Across Cultures
What do people think of exercise? Who exercises? How do they do it? We actually answer all of these when we're not ranting about how expensive bike equipment is.
Episode 36: Traveling with Pets
Have you ever been midway through the delightful TSA experience and thought, "a screaming cat would really make this moment more memorable"? Well, let us assure you: it is DEFINITELY more memorable than your average, run-of-the-mill international flight. In addition to being more memorable, it also adds many layers of complexity to traveling (or moving) … Continue reading Episode 36: Traveling with Pets
Episode 33: Travel Faux Pas to Avoid
Have you ever gone to a different country and/or culture for the first time and thought, "man, I really know what I'm doing and totally blend in!"* If so, then you either don't need to listen to this episode, or you were wrong. There are a lot of things we do and don't think about … Continue reading Episode 33: Travel Faux Pas to Avoid
Episode 32: The Queer Experience Across Cultures
This week, we listen to a couple friends who have experienced different cultures as gay individuals -- China and the West. We really wanted to know how their experiences differed, and what they thought about it. A million thanks to Garry and Haochen for opening up on some topics that aren't normal conversation in everyday … Continue reading Episode 32: The Queer Experience Across Cultures
Episode 21: Travel Scams
Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it often comes with dangers. At best, it's an annoying little part of your trip (and a good story afterward), but at worst, it can be devastating financially or in other ways. This week we talk about what's happened to us in the … Continue reading Episode 21: Travel Scams
Episode 20: How Cultural Values Differ
Have you ever thought about why some cultures put higher values on different aspects of society than others? For example, what is it that makes some groups (like Koreans and Spaniards) less likely to move far away from home, or others (like Germans and Swedes) more likely to be proactive about taking care of their … Continue reading Episode 20: How Cultural Values Differ