Let's get grammatical! Have you ever thought about punctuation and how it helps save lives? For example, the difference between "Let's eat Grandma!" and "Let's eat, Grandma!" makes a really big difference! One is cannibalism, the other a friendly invitation to dinner! In this episode, we look at some hilarious comma fails (like those concerning … Continue reading Episode 19: Punctuation
This week, we are joined by a special guest Peter, who has heard this question far too often: where are you FROM? Imagine you are raised straddling two totally opposite cultures, and decide to embrace one of them. But whenever you tell people that's who you are, they don't believe you. Peter was born in … Continue reading Episode 17: Yeah, But Where Are You Really From?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to go to the hospital while you've been traveling outside of your home country? We certainly have! Join us for a discussion of hospitals abroad and what you can expect in the scary case that you end up needing medical attention. Also, ever wondered … Continue reading Episode 14: Getting Sick While Traveling
This topic is long overdue. We're not really sure why it took 11 whole episodes to get there, alas here we are. In this episode we share some of our favorite mouth-watering dishes we've tried in our travels around the world. From pho in Vietnam to burek in the Balkans, come along for this virtual … Continue reading Episode 11: The Joys of Eating and Traveling
What is Ramadan? This week Patrice and Rachel interviewed two of our Muslim friends, Abdullah from Saudi Arabia and Kareemah from Louisiana. We picked their brains, and they told us all about the surprisingly fun time they have while they eat and drink very little for 27 days straight! They take us inside the holiday … Continue reading Episode 10: Going Inside Ramadan
We've all been on a trip where things just did not go the way we had hoped. Rachel and Patrice turn to some special guests for some great schadenfreude material -- adventures of travel mishaps! Oh yeah, and the guests are our moms. They share some fantastic stories of missed planes, stolen bags, lost luggage, … Continue reading Episode 8: Travel Mishaps and Dealing With Them
In this episode, Rachel and Patrice explore various ways in which body language differs from one culture to another, and talk about ways in which we can easily miscommunicate. Also tune in for hand gestures that can get you into trouble and where not to use them! Some hand gestures that may seem positive to … Continue reading Episode 6: Body Language Across Different Cultures
Happy Earth Day, everyone! In this episode, we give you some tips and hacks for traveling and living green! We discuss what ecotourism is, as well as how to be more environmentally minded while planning a trip, traveling, and what to do to offset your carbon footprint when you're back at home. With actionable tips … Continue reading Episode 5: Eco-Friendly Travel
Patrice and Rachel compare the verbal expressions of emotion and onomatopoeia from eleven different languages! It turns out that while there is a wide spectrum of variation, we seem to have an underlying core reaction when we experience different emotions. For sounds to express things we do, like eating, kissing, or crying, we have some noticeable … Continue reading Episode 4: The Sounds of Emotions Around the World
On the challenges and benefits of going somewhere when you don't speak the language. We also give you some protips that will make your endeavor easier. Thanks to our listener who submitted his hilarious story of trying to find a hat for his girlfriend in a souvenir store. To submit your own Lost in Translation … Continue reading Episode 2: Going Somewhere When You Don’t Speak the Language