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hanna_worldwide&friends
Hanna
62 episodes
1 week ago
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Michele Taleetha from Singapore. Michele left home to live in New Zealand for 7 years before she decided that it was time for her to go back home. And here is her story. In this episode, I chat with Michele, who was born in Singapore but carries Indian roots through her ancestors. We start our conversation by talking about identity and the assumptions people often make based on appearances — and how those moments can be turned in...
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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Michele Taleetha from Singapore. Michele left home to live in New Zealand for 7 years before she decided that it was time for her to go back home. And here is her story. In this episode, I chat with Michele, who was born in Singapore but carries Indian roots through her ancestors. We start our conversation by talking about identity and the assumptions people often make based on appearances — and how those moments can be turned in...
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Places & Travel
Personal Journals,
Society & Culture,
Relationships
Episodes (20/62)
hanna_worldwide&friends
The Expat Who Went and Came Back- with Michele Taleetha (Singapore)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Michele Taleetha from Singapore. Michele left home to live in New Zealand for 7 years before she decided that it was time for her to go back home. And here is her story. In this episode, I chat with Michele, who was born in Singapore but carries Indian roots through her ancestors. We start our conversation by talking about identity and the assumptions people often make based on appearances — and how those moments can be turned in...
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1 week ago
44 minutes

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7 Years in New Zealand- A Mini Life Update
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, On the 17th of September, I celebrated seven years in New Zealand! Looking back to the day I left Germany and arrived here, so many memories and emotions come flooding back — the excitement, the happiness, the sense of freedom, and of course, the challenges along the way. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to call New Zealand my home now. When I first set out on this journey, I had no idea what to expect. I left with an open heart, ready for an adventu...
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3 weeks ago
12 minutes

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One Travel Enthusiast to Another- with Kane Power (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Kane Power from New Zealand— award-winning podcast producer, editor, audio consultant, speaker, and founder of Precision Podcasting. But most importantly fellow travel enthusiast. Originally from Hamilton, New Zealand, Kane moved to London with his wife to pursue music and new opportunities, but soon discovered the challenges of making a living in a competitive city and finding a true sense of belonging. At work, his Kiwi r...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

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Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?- with SSSD (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Have you ever wondered if you should book the travel insurance or not? I most certainly have, every single time when I booked a trip. And I have to admit that I often did not book the insurance! But todays guest might change my view on it forever. And maybe yours, too. Please welcome with me SSSD from New Zealand. In this episode, Triple SD shares how his love for travel began as a child and grew through unique adventures abroad. From nearly bei...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

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Travel, Transitions and Mental Health- with Carla Smith (UK)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Carla Smith from the UK. Carla has moved to New Zealand in late 2022 and has experienced first hand how hard moving countries can be on your mental health. I am grateful to have her here today, sharing her story with the world. In this episode Carla is sharing her journey of living abroad th began with an unexpected breakup — a life shake-up that would lead her to places she never imagined. Originally from the UK, she never tho...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

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Making the World a Funnier Place- with Alan McElroy (Ireland)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Alan McElroy from Ireland. Alan is an Irish comedian who is sharing his story of how he got into comedy and how he made his way to New Zealand around 15 years ago. In this episode, we talk about how his comedy career began in Ireland, what brought him to the other side of the world, and how life abroad shapes his humor. Alan shares how everyday moments — from long-haul flights to cultural quirks — inspire his jokes, and why bein...
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3 months ago
42 minutes

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How to Change Your Life One Step at a Time- with Jennifer Bowers (US)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Jennifer Bowers alias Shea Love from the US. The first episode of her own podcast called "Being: from Atlanta to Auckland", has recently dropped and describes parts of her journey of moving countries. Now, she is navigating her new life and is sharing her experience with us. In this inspiring episode, Jennifer shares the story of how she went from feeling stuck in the U.S. to boldly starting over in New Zealand — one small ...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

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Leaving Argentina to call Middle-earth home- with Juan Rossi (Argentina)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Juan Rossi from Argentina. In need of a change Juan moved to New Zealand in 2010 and calls this beautiful place on earth now home. In this episode, Juan shares his journey from Argentina to New Zealand, blending his passion for travel with his love of geography and adventure. He begins by offering a glimpse into his home country — not just the well-known aspects, but also unique details that might surprise listeners, like t...
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5 months ago
40 minutes

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How moving abroad can shape relationships- with Almaz Bergk and Dominik Feiler (Germany)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Almaz Bergk and Dominik Feiler from Germany. The couple came to New Zealand in 2014 and made it their home. An inspiring journey of evolving as a couple while moving abroad. Sacrifices, compromises, growths and lessons. In this episode, I sit down with Almaz and Dominik to talk about their experience of moving abroad as a couple. We explore how they made the life-changing decision to leave Germany for New Zealand, choosing advent...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

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Benefits of house sitting around the world- with Annie Ciampaglia (US)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Annie is back! Please welcome with me Annie Ciampaglia from the US, who has moved over to New Zealand in 2018 and has just recently made another big move to the neighboring country. After first joining us in Episode 15, she's now sharing her latest chapter — a big move from New Zealand to Australia. In this episode, Annie talks about the behind-the-scenes realities of relocating: from navigating tricky admin systems (where having a fixed address is eve...
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6 months ago
39 minutes

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Saving the bees: The global importance of bee health- with Dr. Marc Schaefer (Germany)
Click here to get in touch Hi Everyone, Please welcome with me Dr. Marc Schaefer from Germany. Marc has discovered his passion to travel at a young age and started combining his career in science with the opportunity of exploring different countries and cultures. As the leader of the National Reference Laboratory of Bee Diseases in Germany, Marc is working on the global issue of bee health. In this episode, Marc shares his personal journey—his love for traveling, especially through Asi...
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7 months ago
40 minutes

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Bikepacking through Europe and Southeast Asia- with Emily Sopers (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Emily Sopers from New Zealand. Emily and her partner Hugo are passionate cyclists and decided to go on a 9 months adventure by bikepacking through Europe and Southeast Asia. In this episode, Emily shares how they embraced the bikepacking lifestyle, carrying all their essentials on their bikes, and how the idea for this adventure came to life. She talks about their preparations, including test trips in New Zealand and physic...
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7 months ago
58 minutes

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How it started vs how it is going- with Ashley Russell, Part 2 (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome back with me Ashley Russell from New Zealand who moved to the UK 1.5 years ago. She made a rare family visit over the Christmas holidays and I was fortunate enough to get her back on the show to talk about her new life in the UK. The last time we spoke (Episode 13), she was preparing for the big move—full of excitement, hopes, and expectations. Now, she shares how reality has unfolded. Adjusting wasn’t easy at first. Making friends took ...
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8 months ago
38 minutes

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How to be a professional solo traveler- with Lindsay Mukaddam (US)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Lindsay Mukaddam from the US. Lindsay is a passionate solo traveler who also curates incredible group trips, primarily for women—but anyone is welcome to join. Her mission is to inspire people to stop waiting for friends or family to travel with them and instead take the leap to book the trip themselves. In this episode, I chat with Lindsay, founder of One Girl Wandering, about how she discovered solo travel while married a...
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8 months ago
39 minutes

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Expats interviewing expats: Expat Experts Podcast- with Marc Alcobé Talló (Spain)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Marc Talló Cobé from Spain. Marc has been living abroad for the past 8 years and started his journey as an expat in Germany, moved on to Greece and is currently moving to Italy. He has made it his mission to interview other expats and also share their story and expertise with the world in his podcast called 'Expat Experts Podcast'. https://www.youtube.com/@expatsexperts https://www.instagram.com/expatexperts_podcast/ In this ...
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9 months ago
45 minutes

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Being an English teacher in Cambodia- with Angela Geeves (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Angela Geeves from New Zealand. Angela lived in Cambodia from 2016 to 2020, where she worked as an English teacher, and returned home just as the world’s borders closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, I sit down with Angela, to explore her transformative journey of living and teaching in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Angela shares how an unexpected life implosion in her early 30s—sparked by a breakup and challengi...
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11 months ago
45 minutes

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How to navigate the struggles of returning home after living abroad?- with Anaïs Ruel (France)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Anaïs Ruel from France. Anaïs is helping people to readjust to the life in their home country after living abroad. This is a result of her own struggles she faced when returning home after her first abroad experience and the lack of support she felt. In this episode, I chat with Anaïs, now a life transition and repatriation coach, about her inspiring journey of living abroad and the struggles of returning home. From her early days ...
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11 months ago
45 minutes

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Can we outrun depression by moving abroad?- with Maria Jenckel (Germany)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Maria Jenckel from Germany who left her home to move all the way to Australia. Maria has a PhD in Science and due to her international reputation as a scientist she was able to land a great job in Down Under. She is proud to now be a citizen of Australia.In this episode, I sit down with Maria, who moved to Australia in search of new beginnings and better mental health. We explore her journey with depression and ask the question: "C...
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12 months ago
38 minutes

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Studying in Rome: Exploring culture’s influence on personality- with Theresa Helbano (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Theresa Helbano from New Zealand. Theresa studied Theology in Rome for three years through Opus Dei and is sharing her insightful experience with us all.In this episode, we discuss the experiences of Theresa who studied abroad in Rome through Opus Dei, where her faith played a significant role in shaping both her education and decision to study internationally. Although she was in Italy, a large Spanish community in Rome led her to...
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1 year ago
44 minutes

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Insights from an expat and mindset coach- with Anna Roberts (UK)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Anna Roberts from the UK. Anna is an expat and mindset coach who has made it her mission to help other people who are living abroad to have the best possible experience. Her path of becoming an expat coach was a result of her own experience of living in France for 10 years and knowing how difficult it can be.In this episode, Anna shares her personal expat story and how it led her to become a coach. We explore some of the most commo...
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1 year ago
59 minutes

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Click here to get in touch Hi everyone, Please welcome with me Michele Taleetha from Singapore. Michele left home to live in New Zealand for 7 years before she decided that it was time for her to go back home. And here is her story. In this episode, I chat with Michele, who was born in Singapore but carries Indian roots through her ancestors. We start our conversation by talking about identity and the assumptions people often make based on appearances — and how those moments can be turned in...