In this episode, host Celina Tolbert sits down with Nicole Echeverria (NicoleInLisbon https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleinlisbon?lang=fr ) to dive into her extraordinary love story — from meeting her husband through TikTok to building a life together across borders. Nicole opens up about the ups and downs of a long-distance, cross-cultural relationship, including navigating cultural differences, tackling language barriers, and adjusting to life together in Portugal.

Together, they explore what it really takes to make long-distance love work: strong communication, patience, and keeping high standards when it comes to relationships. Nicole also shares the unexpected twists in her journey — from a psychic soulmate drawing to planning a wedding across countries. With humor, honesty, and relatable advice, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about modern love, intercultural dating, or long-distance relationships.

In this witty and heartwarming episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert ( https://www.tiktok.com/@celinaacotedeparis ) chats with Michael Carmody ( https://www.tiktok.com/@mjlanglais & https://www.instagram.com/mjanglais/ ) about his cross-border romance with his Belgian girlfriend, Coco. Their love story began with a serendipitous meeting in Spain and grew into a committed long-distance relationship, complete with monthly visits, heartfelt video calls, and a shared willingness to bridge both cultural differences and language barriers.

Michael shares how navigating two cultures has brought unexpected humor, tender moments, and the occasional “I had to Google that” scenario. From British dating habits to Belgian directness, he opens up about how language learning—in his case, French—has deepened his connection with Coco and her family. The conversation is peppered with laugh-out-loud “lost in translation” moments, reflections on love stories across borders, and thoughtful insights into how communication styles shape relationships.

Whether you’re in a long-distance romance, curious about multilingual dating, or fascinated by the quirks of Belgian culture, this episode offers both relatable laughs and valuable takeaways for anyone navigating love without borders.

Key Topics Covered:

• Starting a cross-cultural relationship
• The realities of long-distance love and monthly visits
• Cultural differences in dating norms (British vs. Belgian)
• How language barriers affect intimacy and communication
• Learning French to connect with a partner’s family
• Humor, misunderstandings, and “Franglais” in daily life
• Expressions of love across different cultures

🌍 Tags: #LongDistanceRelationship #MJLAnglais #BelgianCulture #DatingAcrossBorders #LanguageBarriers #MultilingualLove #Franglais #LoveStories #DatingHabits #LanguageLearning #CulturalDifferences

In this heartfelt and humorous episode of Dongs Without Borders, host Celina Tolbert sits down with Andie (https://www.tiktok.com/@ouiouiandie & https://www.instagram.com/ouioui_andie/ ), an American expat navigating a cross-cultural relationship with her French partner, Renaud, in the City of Light. Aptly titled "Dongs Without Delay", this episode dives deep into the reality of online dating, long-distance love, and the beautiful chaos of falling for someone from a different culture.

From their intense digital connection (“non-stop texting”) to their first sparks-filled meeting, Andie shares how a casual search for friendship turned into a committed relationship—complete with language barriers, cultural miscommunications, and dreams of raising bilingual children. Together, Celina and Andie explore the emotional intelligence gap between American and French dating, family dynamics, and what it really means to build a future across borders.

Whether you’re in a long-distance relationship, considering dating internationally, or just curious about the emotional nuances of love across cultures, this episode is packed with relatable insight, dating tips, and a few laugh-out-loud moments about being lost in translation.

Key Topics Covered:

• Cross-cultural communication and emotional expression
• Online dating that leads to real-life romance
• Long-distance relationship challenges and survival tips
• Cultural differences in dating norms (U.S. vs. France)
• Navigating love, language, and life abroad
• Family expectations and relationship boundaries

🎧 Listen for: 💬 “It was like lightning, non-stop texting.” 🗣️ “Take it slow. Online is a scary place.” 💡 “I think men mature much slower.”

🌍 Tags: #CrossCulturalRelationships #DatingAbroad #LongDistanceLove #BilingualCouples #EmotionalIntelligence #FranceDatingCulture #OnlineDatingTips #ExpatLife #InterculturalLove