Jul 25
Chinese Podcast EP211: Culture Shock: Why is Life in Europe So Slow Compared to Asia?
Why is installing an air conditioner in Spain a month-long nightmare, while in Asia it only takes 24 hours? In this episode of Dashu Mandarin, Ben, Cha, and Can dish on the ultimate culture shock for Asian expats living in Europe: EFFICIENCY! From waiting weeks for an AC installa ... Show More
1 h
Jul 17
Chinese Podcast EP210: The Reality of Being a Beijing Wife in the UK: No Mother-in-Law Drama?
What is it really like to move from Beijing to London and navigate a cross-cultural marriage? 🌏In this episode, we sit down with Kerin, a Beijing native now living in the UK, to talk about life, love, and the cultural shocks that actually matter. Forget the textbooks—we are divi ... Show More
36m 33s
Jul 13
Chinese Podcast EP209: Confessions of Chinese Teachers: Why We’re Suddenly So Obsessed with Money
Let’s be real—we usually talk about life, culture, and Chinese language. But in this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain on something we don’t discuss enough: the "hustle," the desire for financial stability, and how our perspectives on money have shifted as we’ve hit mid-lif ... Show More
53m 15s