Rachel and Patrice asked some friends to give a first-hand account of what it's like to grow up in a city where more than one language is spoken. We take a tour of four different cities around the world, and listen to what they have to say. From Miami in the USA, Marla talks about … Continue reading Episode 7: Bilingual Cities
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
The other day, Seth and I felt like we were getting into a bit of a food rut here in China. You can only eat the same 3 things for dinner a certain number of times (noodles, salad with chicken breast, and dumplings) before you start to go a little coocoo-bananas. So when I got … Continue reading Rotating Hotpot Bar: #omgyes China
Jean jackets are totally in. It’s getting warmer, so I haven’t seen them quite as much as when I arrived, but they are seriously everywhere. I’ve even seen a few “Canadian suits” (jean pants/jean jacket combo) walking around the city. We’ve seen jean overalls and VERY ripped jeans, as well. I’m not sure, but I … Continue reading 10 Totally Unexpected things about Living in China
So we know that Spain is a Catholic country, and as such one of the benefits of living in Spain is a long weekend during Holy Week. After an unseasonably cold winter that just doesn't seem to want to quit, it was so nice that at the beginning of the week we started to … Continue reading Eating Torrijas in Salamanca, Spain
We discuss fascinating Spring festivals and traditions from around the world. From the more sober Holy Week in Spain to the Thai New Year festival, Songkran, where people pelt each other with water, this episode has a bit of everything, so you definitely don't want to miss it! A special thanks to Patti, who told … Continue reading Episode 3: Spring Festivals Around the World!
I've decided to start a new series called "Weird things I've eaten," inspired by a snack brought back from Nanjing in Jiangsu Province this week, and then gifted to me. For those who, like me, have no idea where that is, see map: I have eaten too many weird things not to keep a chronicle of … Continue reading Weird Foods 1
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
Welcome to our show! We are Patrice and Rachel, the language nerds. In this episode, we talk about our backgrounds, why we love language, what to expect from the show, and linguistic relativity. Stay tuned for a Lost in Translation moment from each of us at the end. If you want to submit your own … Continue reading Episode 1: Introducing the Language Nerds!
I thought that, while I’m still fresh off the boat in China, I’d take some time to describe a typical day for me here. I’m sure that in about 6 months, when I’m more established with a local bank account, better Mandarin, and the ability to scan QR codes in a meaningful way (I’m telling … Continue reading 2 Weeks in: A Day in My Chinese Life