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Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva

Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast! I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world! Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits. Let’s break

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00:52:03

Ep. 90 - Relationships in Turkey vs the West...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/12/19

This week I’m chatting with Jülide, a Turkish content creator who now lives in Belgium and is in a relationship with a Belgian partner. We dive into Turkish relationships — how space and individuality are viewed (and why “me time” basically doesn’t exist), what makes Turkish women different in relationships, and why family approval can make or break everything.https://www.instagram.com/turkishonboard/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and

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01:06:06

Ep. 89 - The Truth About Being in a Relationship With...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/12/12

I chat with Alisa, an American content creator married to a French man who also teaches French pronunciation. We dive into the key differences between French and American relationships, the mentality gap between the two cultures, and even how parenting styles compare.Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual_nest/Her course: https://soundfrench.learnworlds.com/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The

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01:24:49

Ep. 88 - These are the WORST cities to find love in...

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2025/12/05

In this episode, I sit down with psychologist and psychotherapist Alex Limanówka to break down the best and worst cities to find love in 2025. We go through each “worst” city on the list, talk about what the dating scene is actually like there, debate whether it deserves its spot, and even add a few of our own. Got thoughts or experiences to share? We’d love to hear what you think!Say hi to Alex: https://www.instagram.com/therapy.by.alex/List here:

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01:16:00

Ep. 87 - Why He Left Switzerland to Find Love in...

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2025/11/28

In this episode, I chat with Robin, a Swiss guy who grew tired of Switzerland’s predictable, perfection-driven routine and decided to move to Latin America. We dive into the passport bro movement, explore gender dynamics across both cultures, talk about how compatible Swiss and Latin people really are, and share insights on dating abroad you won’t want to miss.Say hi to Robin: https://www.instagram.com/robinkellerofficial/Join his program: https://thefithighperformer.com/systemEach week I will

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00:12:30

(Mini Pod) How are Brits and Brazilians DIFFERENT?

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2025/11/18

I chat to Freddy, a Brit from London who has been living in São Paulo, Brazil for many years with his Brazilian wife Gabi. We get into lifestyle differences, how Brits vs Brazilians different in communication styles, and what surprised Freddy the most about Brazil.Say hi to Freddy: https://www.instagram.com/parada1nglesa/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

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01:05:07

Ep. 86 - From Nigeria to the Netherlands: Love,...

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2025/11/12

This week I chat with Rosie, a Nigerian-British travel journalist raised in the Netherlands. We dive into what it’s like to grow up with a complicated identity, travel for a living, and navigate the messy, unpredictable world of finding love on the road.Rosie Bell is a travel journalist who has written for over 30 publications, including BBC Travel, Forbes, WIRED, and Condé Nast Traveler. She has taught more than 1,500 aspiring travel journalists via her online courses, and she is the founder of

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01:01:49

Ep. 85 - Truth About Living in Switzerland: Bünzli...

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2025/11/06

This week I chat with Mike, a Swiss-Italian stand-up comedian, about life in Switzerland: the good, the bad, and the perfectly organized. We dive into the Swiss mentality, what it’s like trying to make friends and date in such a reserved culture, the country’s love of rules (and when it goes too far), and whether Switzerland is a place he truly loves… or one that sometimes feels a bit too confining. We also get into how Swiss-Italian culture differs from the rest of the country.Say hi to Mike:

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01:11:36

Ep. 84 - From Russia to Portugal: Is Lisbon Still...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, I chat with Galina, a Russian content creator who moved to Portugal seven years ago — from Bragança to Lisbon. We dive into what it was like growing up and dating in Russia, how the Russian and Portuguese mentalities differ, and whether Lisbon is still worth living in as prices continue to rise.Say hi to Galina: https://www.instagram.com/gala__daily/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

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00:12:41

(Mini Pod) Why the Swedish Approach is so Different.....

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2025/10/28

Get our FREE guide to dating in 6 European countries HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2rp2tt6uI talk to Cecilia, a Swedish-Finnish woman who has had enough of the Swedish dating scene. We dive into the Swedish approach. Why Swedish men are famously passive in their approach, why Swedes expect to hook up sooner rather than later, and the laziness that has ensued from this.Say hi to Cecilia: / missgelinder Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and

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00:58:23

Ep. 83 -Why I left Canada for Bulgaria... and Was it...

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2025/10/21

I chat with Alina, a Ukrainian-Canadian travel creator, who recently made a bold move: relocating from Canada to Bulgaria. A few years ago, she told me she wanted to move to Sofia, and now she’s done it! We talk about what it’s really like to start over abroad, whether moving to Bulgaria was worth it, the biggest challenges of expat life, and if she misses Canada.🎙️ Tune in for an honest look at life in Bulgaria as a foreigner, cultural adjustments, and what it takes to build a new home from

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00:09:47

(Mini Pod) How is Polish vs American Mentality...

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2025/10/09

In this snippet, Edward, an American who has moved to Poland for love, and I chat about his experience with Polish people: from American vs Polish customer service, to the difference in hospitality, to the way Polish people make friends, to one of the things he really appreciates about living in Krakow.Say hi to Edward: https://www.instagram.com/xofyls/Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube channel that focuses on highlighting the cultural differences that come into play while dating people from other

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Ep. 82 - From Brazil to Sweden: I Moved Abroad for...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/10/02

In this episode, I talk with Ana, a Brazilian who moved to Sweden for love. We dive into her story of meeting her partner on Tinder, navigating a long-distance relationship, and what she’s learned about herself since moving abroad. Ana also shares the cultural differences she’s experienced in Sweden and offers tips for anyone feeling stuck in their dating life back home—especially if you want to approach love more strategically.Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/ana.marcalEach week I will

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00:08:57

(Mini Pod) Why is South Korea's Birthrate the LOWEST...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/29

In this snippet I chat to David, the host of the Korean Pizza Club podcast about the scary phenomenon taking over Korea -- the incredibly low birthrate which is highly impacting the country. We dive into this, and the changing dating scene in the Korea.Check out David's Podcast about Korea: https://www.instagram.com/koreanpizzaclub/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

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00:39:35

Dating in the US vs. Europe: The Unspoken Differences...

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2025/09/24

How is dating in Europe and the US different? In this episode, I have 3 creators from different parts of Europe who are living in the US, and one American who is living in Europe talk about the biggest differences, from the commitment to the gender roles -- and everything in between.Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/_anagildersleeve/Say hi to Feli: https://www.instagram.com/felifromgermany/Say hi to Lucile: https://www.instagram.com/lucilehr/Say hi to Colby:

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Ep. 81 - From Austria to Australia: Why Love is...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/18

In this episode I talk to Magdalena, a TED speaker from Austria who has moved to Australia for her partner. She is a linguist and studies how language affects everything from expression of emotion, to conflict to the sense of humour. TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_3KmTevD5o&t=256sEach 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

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(Mini Pod) What You Didn’t Know About Icelanders

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2025/09/18

In this snippet, I chat with Oskar, a hilarious Icelander, about the unique and surprising habits of Icelanders. From what they do on first dates, to their famously grumpy-but-casual personalities, and the two phrases they always use (and that sum up their take on life).Say hi to Oskar: https://www.instagram.com/speakviking/Try Icelandic classes with Oskar here: https://www.speakvikingcourses.com/Store-MarinaFull episode:

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00:10:38

Culture Shocks of an American in Argentina

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/13

In this snippet, I chat to Sarah who has been living in Argentina for 7 years. (She has since moved back to the US for family reasons). We talk about her biggest culture shocks assimilating into Argentinian lifestyle, from the late night culture, to the more relaxed and spontaneous way of life, and prioritizing being over doing.Say hi to Sarah: / ba.noma 👉 Full Episode Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NeyMhoZToStFIFwd7k0SX?si=kNj3XZiWS223TppzTw1sdQEach week I will interview guests from

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00:57:30

Ep. 80 - What No One Tells you About Being a "Third...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/10

This week I chat to Maria Rincon, a professional speaking coach who is also a third culture kid, brought up in a Colombian-Chinese household, having moved to Canada, then Sweden, and married to a German man. We will dive into the challenges and best parts of being a third culture kid, the search for home and the concept of identity.Say hi to Maria: https://www.instagram.com/publicspeakingwithmaria/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of

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00:11:06

Doe Normaal vs Drama: A Slavic Take on the Dutch

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/05

In this podcast snippet, I chat with Alisa, a Slavic content creator who has made the Netherlands her home. We dive into Dutch lifestyle and mentality, from their rule-and-planning culture, to why conversations often stick to “safe” topics, to how bragging looks completely different from the Slavic kind, and why Dutch directness can sometimes feel a little too direct.Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/alisa_law/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of

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Ep. 79 - Dating as a Gay American in Belgium: Love,...

Dating Beyond Borders ·

2025/09/03

This week I sit down with Colby, an American journalist living in Belgium, to talk about what it’s really like dating European men, especially Belgians and the Dutch. We dive into the realities of gay identity in Europe vs the US, covering everything from Pride parades and stereotypes to the challenges of Grindr culture, and why finding love beyond hookups can be so difficult.Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The

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