Dating Beyond Borders

This week, I chat with Anez from Ranum, a premarital service provider, about the complex world of dating and relationships in Indonesia. From secret dating and intense family pressures, to meeting her husband on Tinder, Anez shares her personal story alongside insight into Indonesia’s unique mix of modern and traditional dating practices. We dive into the growing popularity of Taaruf (Islamic courtship), other religious-based matchmaking methods, and the many taboo topics Indonesians often avoid talking about, from sex before marriage to interfaith dating. This episode is a deep, honest look at how young Indonesians are navigating love in a society full of unspoken rules. Say to Anez: https://www.instagram.com/ranum.co.id/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjIxLWZWak9uOFU4QV83RlhXUXRHYTBKelh0UXxBQ3Jtc0ttMFNyOTdObnhJWlg0dmI3cnNSZmJzSmVpRFoxVXA2SXdveExkcGlUWnJoOVc0dFVuTTVieEpQbjdCbnBCYmZaNkVTRVhuc19YRXc1X1VjVDUxY1VkN0dsZnUwNnBDRHA0U2VPcFE1YjhxblRUNG5VOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dating-beyond-borders.com%2F&v=CqkggCdWKEg]Say hi on Instagram:   / datingbeyondborders   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm10RjFnZFE3U1FfNkdnUGs5cDlhenU0YnAtd3xBQ3Jtc0ttWUJRZnVrWTF6aVFldEx6a2htQUoyNk4tNXhrbWJHN1BtNFBWZXNKR3BnR21VSDNySzBiUmIxY1U5Y2ZtMFlzWWZtWFN6akt1cjdFTjRiV1ZZdGdxbFoyRkR6VmN3aEdCTVdBWG4tU3NtcEpxTzV6RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdatingbeyondborders&v=CqkggCdWKEg]Dating Beyond Borders channel:    / datingbeyondborders   [https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders]0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqkggCdWKEg] Intro

In this episode, I chat with Irene, an Argentinian content creator who moved to Sicily. We dive into the Sicilian mentality around relationships, lifestyle priorities, and cultural differences—especially when it comes to dating. From mammoni (mamma’s boys) to the prevalence of cheating, why Sicilians are smoother talkers than Argentinians, and how the concept of bella figura shapes the Italian dating scene, this conversation offers an honest and eye-opening look at love in Sicily. Say hi to Irene: https://www.instagram.com/ireneinsicily/ Check out Calia Farm: https://www.instagram.com/caliafarm/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode I chat to Julianna, a Brazilian living in Sweden. You might remember her from a recent episode we filmed in Stockholm. Today we're dividing deeper into Swedish social culture, and the dating scene. What is it like dating as a Brazilian woman in Sweden? Stuff no one tells you about Swedish relationships and a lot more! Say hi to Julianna: https://www.instagram.com/juliannatardelli/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

This week I talk to Matt and Julia, a British-Russian content creator duo who have traveled the world recording videos. Today we're diving into British vs Russian culture: from communication, to culture shocks, to all the nuances you have to know when dating someone from abroad. Say hi to Matt and Julia: https://www.youtube.com/@MattandJulia Do a tour with them: https://www.humankindexpeditions.com/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.comSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

This week I chat with Chloe: Greek-born, Aussie-raised — who made the bold move back to Athens at 30. We dive into all the cultural shocks she's faced since returning: from the Greek mentality to the (lack of) personal space, the "who you know" work culture, and of course... dating and relationships. Think: momma’s boys, cheating, and everything in between. Say hi to Chloe: https://www.instagram.com/xloh_/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://www.dating-beyond-borders.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RpeFd4VFRpV1hWazFLYV9McWdIX0FMYVNRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttQmZfcHpwUVBlbTJkeENUb2VqWTB2a1NDcWhLNUlBeS1UZGJvVU1HQnc1MGxDaU82dFpiU05EaVFoanFYWTloVE94QkxzZFNuOU11VDlNODFqQlVOb0liVXVHdmtPV0M4eE9VOFpQX01Td1hwV050SQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dating-beyond-borders.com%2F&v=HqiWvgoZlgQ]Say hi on Instagram:   / datingbeyondborders   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5NREZTQm9waFBjYkhmTjJPdXdBTHA1R1I4UXxBQ3Jtc0tsR3BRdlU4NUNvb0RwQ0ZIOHlMTDlOVU03ZkkxNWFlSHdRa0M5ZzNnMkhHMElVd3FVUk1wMDBSMUoybFBoQjExWUdoTDRqZHJRTzd4Z25tM1RpcGZ1aDlzREUyQkhfYURtd2thYzUzeFg1dVpKS3FuZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdatingbeyondborders&v=HqiWvgoZlgQ]Dating Beyond Borders channel:    / datingbeyondborders   [https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders]