Terka delivers surprising answers to Justin's questions about life as a foreigner in Norway.

Terka delivers surprising answers to Justin's questions about life as a foreigner in Norway.

Interview with Terka

Justin interviews a former Czech student studying abroad in Minnesota. What defines Americans for the outsiders in their midst? 

Justin interviews a former Czech student studying abroad in Minnesota. What defines Americans for the outsiders in their midst?

Interview with Miri

Justin interviews a former student who now studies in Canada. Her stories and deep reflections prove that living overseas is an experience that changes you for life.

Justin interviews a former student who now studies in Canada. Her stories and deep reflections prove that living overseas is an experience that changes you for life.

Interview with Eva

Justin interviews a former Czech student who lives and studies in Great Britain. Ben's insightful, funny, and thought-provoking answers will not disappoint.

Justin interviews a former Czech student who lives and studies in Great Britain. Ben's insightful, funny, and thought-provoking answers will not disappoint.

Interview with Ben

The holidays are almost upon us, but what does that mean for everybody? Justin takes a look at some different holiday traditions and unpacks the underlying causes and messages beneath some very interesting holiday customs.

The holidays are almost upon us, but what does that mean for everybody? Justin takes a look at some different holiday traditions and unpacks the underlying causes and messages beneath some very interesting holiday customs.

Fear and Candy

Justin concludes this series of episodes outlining the final five tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

Justin concludes this series of episodes outlining the final five tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

The Tool Belt (Part Three)

Justin continues this short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

Justin continues this short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

The Tool Belt (Part Two)

Justin begins a short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

Justin begins a short series of episodes outlining tools he's developed to step out of his own cultural posture and relate well to Czechs.

The Tool Belt (Part One)

Justin unpacks the intricacies of Czech meetings, detailing his own failures and successes in navigating another cultural arena. 

Justin unpacks the intricacies of Czech meetings, detailing his own failures and successes in navigating another cultural arena.

The Tribe Speaks

Justin describes his humorous and painful experiences in learning what a Czech really means when they extend an invitation to take a walk.

Justin describes his humorous and painful experiences in learning what a Czech really means when they extend an invitation to take a walk.

Take a Hike

Does a country's geographical location affect its culture? Justin unpacks Czech's position in the European context and how this helps us understand the Czech mindset.

Does a country's geographical location affect its culture? Justin unpacks Czech's position in the European context and how this helps us understand the Czech mindset.

The Heart of Europe

Justin takes us through the culturally and psychologically complex phenomenon of Czech high school graduation tests. 

Justin takes us through the culturally and psychologically complex phenomenon of Czech high school graduation tests.

The M Word

Justin unpacks why hockey is more than just a sport in the Czech Republic.

Justin unpacks why hockey is more than just a sport in the Czech Republic.

The Level Playing Field

Justin begins Season Three diving into the relationship between a host culture and a foreigner --one of sponges and mirrors.

Justin begins Season Three diving into the relationship between a host culture and a foreigner --one of sponges and mirrors.

Sponges and Mirrors

In this final episode of season two, Justin uses his experience at a Czech ball to highlight a foreigner's inevitable otherness.Credit and sources:Engine (2x):https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-start-idle-then-engine-off-external-recording-vauxhall-corsa-1-2/Door open (2x):https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-open-internal-recording-peugeot-307/Door shut (2x):https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-close-internal-recording-peugeot-307/People (2x):https://www.zapsplat.com/music/busy-large-bar-or-pub-ambience-lots-of-people-talking-2/Jazz at the beginning:https://freesound.org/people/anechoix/sounds/456797/Melody at the end:https://freesound.org/people/sofialomba/sounds/467936/

In this final episode of season two, Justin uses his experience at a Czech ball to highlight a foreigner's inevitable otherness. Credit and sources: Engine (2x):<a href="https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-start-idle-then-engine-off-external-recording-vauxhall-corsa-1-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-start-idle-then-engine-off-external-recording-vauxhall-corsa-1-2/</a>Door open (2x):<a href="https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-open-internal-recording-peugeot-307/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-open-internal-recording-peugeot-307/</a>Door shut (2x):<a href="https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-close-internal-recording-peugeot-307/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zapsplat.com/music/car-door-close-internal-recording-peugeot-307/</a>People (2x):<a href="https://www.zapsplat.com/music/busy-large-bar-or-pub-ambience-lots-of-people-talking-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zapsplat.com/music/busy-large-bar-or-pub-ambience-lots-of-people-talking-2/</a>Jazz at the beginning:<a href="https://freesound.org/people/anechoix/sounds/456797/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freesound.org/people/anechoix/sounds/456797/</a>Melody at the end:<a href="https://freesound.org/people/sofialomba/sounds/467936/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freesound.org/people/sofialomba/sounds/467936/</a>

The Coat Room at the Ball

Justin discusses the experience of culture shock and its counterpart--reverse culture shock in one's home country. 

Justin discusses the experience of culture shock and its counterpart--reverse culture shock in one's home country.

Culture Shock

Justin explores the art of missing beloved items and people while living overseas and why craving can be a beautiful thing.

Justin explores the art of missing beloved items and people while living overseas and why craving can be a beautiful thing.

Nachos in the Cinema

Justin compares two versions of cultural questions and what they reveal about the two cultures.Listen to Justin's guest interview on The Moving Roadmap here: https://www.avvinue.com/podcast/justin-loy-meeting-love-abroad-returning-to-czech-republic-together

Justin compares two versions of cultural questions and what they reveal about the two cultures. Listen to Justin's guest interview on The Moving Roadmap here: <a href="https://www.avvinue.com/podcast/justin-loy-meeting-love-abroad-returning-to-czech-republic-together" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.avvinue.com/podcast/justin-loy-meeting-love-abroad-returning-to-czech-republic-together</a>

Are You Normal?

Justin describes the Hunt--a constant search for hard-to-find, home-culture products in stores. 

Justin describes the Hunt--a constant search for hard-to-find, home-culture products in stores.

The Grocery Store Chronicles Part Two: The Hunt

Justin tries to wrap his head around language and his tongue around a few impossible Czech tongue twisters while also sharing some of his top language gaffes.

Justin tries to wrap his head around language and his tongue around a few impossible Czech tongue twisters while also sharing some of his top language gaffes.

Stick Your Finger Through Your Throat

Great, thoughtful reflections on life and cross-cultural living. A great listen for anyone &amp; everyone!

A Great Listen!

Very interesting—great perception regarding an American in other countries

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