11. Ears are ringing, wallets are bleeding; it's CNY

16. Ying Reinhardt: a tiny wanderer's big adventures

I wish I could just quit my job and travel the world. How many times has that thought crossed your mind, just to be waved off as a daydream? It did too, for Ying, until she made her dream come true. Ying is a Malaysian writer, ex-couch surfer and cruise lecturer, currently living in Hermsdorf, Germany with her husband and two kids. Her blog The Tiny Wanderer is an inspiration to dreamers who yearn to leave behind tired routines and venture out to truly see the world. Her writing has been featured in The Guardian and Roads & Kingdoms. In this episode, Ying shares with us her origin story: how does one start a vagabond life? Her story is one of courage, adventure, and above all, kindness and love in unexpected places. Follow Ying @whereisying [https://www.instagram.com/whereisying/] on Instagram. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound effects by: Shiden Beats Music [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] freesound_community [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780] McCrunchy [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774]

15. How many times can we start over?

Moving away from home is one of those defining moments that we would remember for the rest of our lives, but does moving a second time get easier? How about the third? In this episode, my co-host Yee Lin and I reflect on the emotional highs and lows of moving: what we dread, what we look forward to, and how the unsung heroes who support us and make each transition that bit easier. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound effects by: ⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] Shiden Beats Music [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] ⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] freesound_community⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780]⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774] McCrunchy [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774]

14. Ayne Zarof: raising kids between cultures

Is there a “right” way to do it? In this episode, we’re joined by Ayne Zarof — a Malaysian paediatrician, writer, and mother living in London — who has spent years navigating what it means to raise children away from home. Ayne is also the author of Malaysia in You, a children’s book created to help Malaysian children growing up around the world see themselves reflected in the stories they read — something she felt was missing for kids like her own. On the show, Ayne helps us explore the delicate balance: how do you give your children strong cultural roots, while also giving them the freedom to grow into their own identity? Order her book "Malaysia in You" here! [https://aynezarof.com/malaysia-in-you] Follow her work on Instagram @aynezarof [https://www.instagram.com/aynezarof/] Medium @ayne.zarof [https://medium.com/@ayne.zarof] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound effects by: Shiden Beats Music [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] freesound_community [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780] McCrunchy [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774]

13. Behind that $10k/ month job

Finding a job is challenging enough. Doing it in another country can feel overwhelming. From crafting the perfect CV and preparing for interviews, to navigating foreign languages, work permits, and unfamiliar cultural expectations… Where do we even begin? In this episode, we unpack the ins and outs of finding a job overseas and share what we’ve learned along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound effects by:⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] Shiden Beats Music⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] ⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/rr_rhythm-50988983/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=366599] RR_Rhythm⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/rr_rhythm-50988983/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=366599]⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780] freesound_comm [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780] ⁠McCrunchy⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774]

12. Yeo Li-Fang: finding happiness in the happiest place on earth

A tropical sunshine girl finds herself in the gloomy Nordics, alone. In this part of the world, warmth and affection can be hard to come by. How does she cope with the loneliness of this vast, beautiful land? Do the Finns have a secret for finding joy despite the cold and darkness? Hint: we think it's the sauna! Our guest, Yeo Li-Fang is a SYS-LIFE fellow, co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework programme for research and innovation 2021-2027 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement number 101126611. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or REA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sound effects by: Shiden Beats Music [https://pixabay.com/users/shidenbeatsmusic-25676252/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=20991] freesound_community [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=70780] McCrunchy [https://pixabay.com/users/mccrunchy-41585333/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=183774]