In this episode, Zafar shares his passion for food and travel, exploring the deep connections between culinary traditions and cultural heritage in India, Africa and other places he has traveled to.

Zafar also reflects on his journey as an accidental cook and the rise of culinary tourism.

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Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.

Who am?

I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

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If you want to know more about the blogs Zafar writes about his food experiences and adventures, you can find them here:

A bowl of sugar

The Traveller, The Recipe Collector, and the Chef on Substack

The 2 books Zafar is referring to are:

Coorg The cookbook by Kaveri Ponnapa

Chutney - by Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal

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For this episode I virtually sat down with Lizzie, an American educator who traded the quiet beaches of Cape Cod for the vibrant, high-energy city of Bangalore in the south of India. With an Irish-Lebanese heritage Lizzie joins me to discuss the reality of teaching abroad and the unexpected turns of a cross-cultural marriage with an Indian man.

From the 'entrepreneurial hustle' of India’s Silicon Valley to the secret of a perfect Irish-Lebanese home, we’re exploring what it really means to be a global citizen.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction

02:55
Cultural Background and Multicultural Influences

06:00
Experiences in Teaching and Living Abroad

08:58
Cultural Differences and Food Experiences

11:59
Life in Bangalore vs. Other Places

14:55
Personal Life and Cultural Integration

17:52
Understanding Indian Culture Through Relationships

20:54
Conclusion

Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.

Who am?

I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here:

https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

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In this conversation, my guest Dan Kriske shares his journey from the Midwest of the U.S. to living in India, discussing cultural differences he has encountered along the way. He reflects on his experiences in South Korea, the nuances of communication in different cultures, and the dynamics of relationships and family life with his Indian family.

We also talk about how food and language can shape cultural identity, and how these elements influence his life with his Indian wife and their child.

Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.

Who am?

I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.

This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here:

https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders

https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossborders

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dan's Journey

03:04 Cultural Insights from the Midwest

05:56 Experiences in South Korea

08:49 Transition to Life in India

11:49 Navigating Language and Communication

14:51 Cultural Differences in Relationships

17:45 Family Dynamics

20:41 Food and Eating Customs

23:31 Language Learning and Cultural Adaptation

26:41 Conclusion and Future Perspectives

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