The Achilovs Twins Travel Show

Our guest is Ayjemal Gurbanova. She is a journalist, content writer and a voice actor. Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum Desert. It is the second largest state in Central Asia, after Kazakhstan. From 1925 to 1991 Turkmenistan was the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic, a constituent (union) republic of the Soviet Union; it declared independence on October 27, 1991. The capital is Ashgabat (Ashkhabad), which lies near the southern border with Iran. (www.britannica.com) Chapters:00:00 Opening01:42 About the guest Ayjemal08:27 Turkmen language10:22 Greetings in Turkmenistan13:51 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Turkmenistan?17:11 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future42:40 Misconceptions about Turkmenistan56:56 Best time to the visit the countryConnect with Ayjemal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nukdaynazar/Email: gurbanovayjemal@gmail.com

The guest is Liv Burkhard. She is a photographer and visual artist based in Lucerne & Paris. Visit her website: https://www.livburkhard.com/ Connect with Liv: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUUxAkrqs2S/ Chapters:00:00 Opening02:20 Greetings in Switzerland07:31 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Switzerland?10:09 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future17:23 Best time to visit the country

The guest is our friend Esma Toksun from Turkey. It was so interesting to learn about the Turkish culture from someone who was born and raised in Turkey. Some of the things we have learned from her you will not find in any guidebooks. Connect with Esma:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esmatoksun/

The guest is Aldo Gutiérrez. He works as a freelance English teacher. Curious about culture and traveling. Eager to find fun facts in everything, everywhere. Mexico is a country between the U.S. and Central America that's known for its diverse landscape of mountains, deserts and jungles. Mexico introduced chocolate, chili and corn to the world. The current population of Mexico is 130,823,106 as of Thursday, November 25, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. (https://www.worldometers.info)Connect with Aldo:Instagram: https://instagram.com/aldoremifalu?r=nametagChapters:00:00 Opening03:04 Greetings in Mexico05:18 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Mexico?11:54 The Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos)21:27 Lucha Libre –  Mexican Wrestling 22:10 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future23:42 Misconceptions people have about Mexico28:17 Best time to visit the country

Our guest is Daniel Fernandez - Enthusiastic Educator/ Lifelong Learner/ Influence Intern. In this episode we talk about our home country Tajikistan with an expat. Expat is a person who has moved from their native country to another country permanently or for an extended period of time to live or to work.Please enjoy!  Connect with Daniel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsoondanielEmail: englishindian@gmail.comJoin Khujand Expat group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/174340652996691Chapters:00:00 Opening02:49 Tell us about yourself05:15 Why Tajikistan?10:44 What surprised you the most when you had moved to Tajikistan?13:36 Things you wish you had known earlier before moving to Tajikistan19:56 Is living in Tajikistan expensive? 23:15 What should foreigners bring with themselves?26:09 What do you admire about the Tajik culture?

Welcome friends!  Our guest is Manca Korelc. Manca is an extremely energetic freelance entrepreneur from Kočevje, a heartfelt lakes researcher, a passionate lecturer and a keen sportswoman. She likes to go beyond herself, as she enjoys the most out of her comfort zone. She loves the lakes so much, that she dedicated her life to them. Since the spring of 2017, when the Moja jezera project originated, its daily routine has been intertwined with lakes. https://mojajezera.si/ Manca's book The Slovenia Lakes is the most genuine, profound and unique book about lakes. It is not a tourist guide, more a long ode to the Slovenian lakes. https://mojajezera.si/kupi_knjigo/Slovenia is a country in Central Europe. Slovenia is mostly mountainous and forested, and has a population of 2.1 million, of which 300,000 live in the capital and largest city Ljubljana.Connect with Manca Korelc:Instagram: https://instagram.com/mancakorelc/Chapters:00:00 Opening 02:36 Tell us about yourself09:13 Greeting people in Slovenia13:34 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Algeria?15:52 Baby dragons. Olm 20:28 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future23:17 Misconceptions about Slovenia29:09 Potica - Slovenian Nut Roll32:22 Best time to visit the country

Welcome friends! Our guest is Hiba Kouidri from Algeria. Right now she is an MBA student in marketing in Turkey.Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It has a total area of 2,381,741 square km. Algiers is its capital and largest city. Arabic and Berber are its official languages. Its official currency is Dinar (DZD).The current population of Algeria is 44,894,421 as of Thursday, October 28, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.Say ‘Hi' to Hiba at: hibakouidri06@yahoo.fr  Chapters:00:00 Opening02:16 Tell us about yourself03:14 Greeting people in Algeria05:25 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Algeria?11:43 Official languages in Algeria 15:31 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future19:01 Misconceptions about Algeria22:09 Best time to visit the country

Welcome friends! Our guest is David Zwerger. He is a graphic designer and he loves traveling.Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol is an autonomous region of Italy, located in the northern part of the country. The region has a population of 1.1 million, of whom 62% speak Italian as their mother tongue, 30% speak German dialects and several foreign languages are spoken by immigrant communities.Connect with David:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdavid_zw/  Chapters: 00:00 Opening 01:45 Tell us about yourself 03:28 A bit about the history of Trentino-Alto Adige 09:49 The specific dialect in Trentino-Alto Adige 11:05 How to get there? 12:41 Greetings  14:30 Trentino-Alto Adige is known for … 16:04 Egetmann Parade  25:56 Best time to visit Trentino-Alto Adige

Hakan is a registered lawyer at the Bar of Istanbul since 1998. He has graduated from Law School of Ankara. He is also registered trademark/patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney and Mediator. Hakan is fluent in English, French, Arabic, Persian and Uzbek languages.For more information about Hakan and his work visit the website below: http://www.intralegal.com.tr/enTurkey, country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Nearly all of the country is in Asia, comprising the oblong peninsula of Asia Minor—also known as Anatolia (Anadolu)—and, in the east, part of a mountainous region sometimes known as the Armenian Highland. The remainder—Turkish Thrace (Trakya)—lies in the extreme south-eastern part of Europe. (https://www.britannica.com/place/Turkey)The current population of Turkey is 85 million based on projections of the latest United Nations data. ( https://worldpopulationreview.com/countries/turkey-population)Chapters:00:00 Opening 0252 Tell us about yourself 04:42 Greeting people in Istanbul 06:25 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Istanbul? 12:30 So many cats and dogs on the street 16:14 Turkish bath - Hamam 21:17 Things not to do in Turkey 24:37 Three aspects of your culture to put in a time box   26:14 Misconceptions about Istanbul 29:32 Scottish Highland Games Connect with Hakan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hakan_akdag58/

The guest is our close friend Faridun Eshonkulov. He works for Eskhata bank and he is an optimistic, friendly and generous person.In this episode we answer to some questions we've received from our listeners about Tajikistan. If you are planning to visit Tajikistan or learn a bit more about its culture, then you might enjoy this episodeConnect with Faridun: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faridun.eshonkulov/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fariduneshonkulov/Say ‘Hi' at: fariduneshonkulov@gmail.com   

The guest is Pidia Joseph Allieu. He is a national coordinator at Global Village Network.  Joseph promotes reproductive health and rights and suppresses sexual and gender based violence. The approach is called, triangular approach. In that they provide training for male and female separately and combine them in the completion section. Sierra Leone, country of western Africa.  The capital, Freetown, commands one of the world's largest natural harbours. The current population of Sierra Leone is 8,174,675 as of Wednesday, September 22, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data.Connect with Joseph:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pidia.joseph.1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pidiajoseph/An article about the Husband School:  https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2019/3/6/tackling-domestic-violence-inside-sierra-leones-husband-school

Welcome friends! Our guest is James Wilson. He is a programme manager for advanced credit risk analytics within the business analytics team at Tesco bank. Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain with population over 5.4 million.   Connect with James: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesewTwitter:  https://twitter.com/JamesWi280178?s=08         Couchsurfing: https://couchsurfing.page.link/Y48edFn5vYgmtRan7  Chapters:00:00 Opening01:42 Tell us about yourself04:28 Greeting people in Scotland05:43 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Scotland?07:12 Haggis - the national dish of Scotland12:26 National emblem of Scotland is the Unicorn15:25 A bit about Loch Ness17:11 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future21:40 Misconceptions about Scotland23:44 Scottish Highland Games

Tom Reaoch is an American, known as The King of Networking in Brazil with many years of professional market and product development experience in Brazil and the world in small, medium, and large businesses and multinational corporations. Presently, Founder and Host of three podcasts about Business: Talk 2 Brazil Business Connection in English, BBN Brasil Business Network in Portuguese, and Café & Networking Podcast, both English and Portuguese interviews. A Public Speaker and Author (in Portuguese) “Seja Executivo e Não Executado!” Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America, and is the world's fifth-largest and sixth-most populous country. Also, Brazil is one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations, due to over a century of mass immigration from around the world. The current population of Brazil is 214,347,125 as of Wednesday, September 8, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations dataConnect with Tom:Linktree - www.linktr.ee/tomreaochLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomreaoch/       Chapters:00:00 Opening01:20 Tell us about yourself07:18 Greeting people in Brazil09:00 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Brazil?19:00 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future20:42 Carnival and Ash Wednesday24:12 Misconceptions people have about Brazil 

Welcome friends! Cameroon is blessed with food. Cameroonian cuisine is one of the most varied in Africa due to Cameroon's location on the crossroads between the north, west, and centre of the continent. Our guest Emeline Fonyuy is an investigative freelance journalist and producer of the podcast called Black Truth. Black Truth is a conversation on realities of black people. It shines light on the challenging, ground breaking and aspirational stories of African men, women and minority groups. Check it out at: https://anchor.fm/emeline-fonyuy Connect with Emeline: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fonyuy.emeline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeline_fonyuyTwitter:  https://twitter.com/EmelineFonyuy       Chapters:00:00 Opening04:07 Traditional Cameroonian food Ndole05:50 Cassava07:40 Eating with hands08:35 Fufu and Kati Kati (African Grill Chicke)16:14 Expensive Cameroonian food  22:02 Strange food27:30 Kwacoco Bible37:27 Desserts

Our guest is Ravi Kumar Sharma from Rajasthan, India. He's been living and working in a tourism sector for five years in Uzbekistan. Expat is a person who has moved from their native country to another country permanently or for an extended period of time to live or to work.Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. www.wikipedia.org  Connect with Ravi:Phone: +99893 333 22 77E-mail: camilletours@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tourtouzbekistanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/topuzbekistanTOP TOUR & IMMIGRATION:LLC "TOP TOUR & TRAVEL"1 Square Kuk-Saroy, 140157 Samarkand, Uzbekistan Chapters:00:00 Opening01:03 Tell us about yourself05:19 The most surprising thing for you when you just moved 11:19 Thing you wish you knew before you moved to Uzbekistan13:20 Dumba 15:18 Thing you admire about the Uzbek culture17:18 Weather in Uzbekistan and the best time to visit 

Our guest is Eraj Muhammadzhon-zade. From January 2013 till present Eraj is the director of the Artuch Mountaineering Tourist Base. He is in charge of the operational activity of the company and its development strategy.The Fann Mountains are part of the western Pamir-Alay mountain system in Tajikistan's Sughd Province. Camp “ARTUCH” located in the heart of the Fann Mountains at an altitude of 2200 m. There is everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are rooms for every budget: economy class, standard, suite and places for tents. (http://artuch.tj/artuch-camp/)  Connect with Eraj: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.artuch.tj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artuchtajikistanChapters:00:00 Opening01:12 Tell us about yourself01:46 The Artuch camp and how to get there06:54 How big is the Fann Mountains10:46 Most surprising that foreigners see when they are hiking in the Fann Mountains 13:18 Tajik plov15:20 Access to internet in the mountains17:25 Altitude-related illness19:30 Wild animals 22:26 Kulikalon lake24:48 Best time to visit the Fann Mountains 

Our guest is Emeline Fonyuy. She is an investigative freelance journalist and producer of the podcast called Black Truth. Black Truth is a conversation on realities of black people. It shines light on the challenging, ground breaking and aspirational stories of African men, women and minority groups. Check it out at: https://anchor.fm/emeline-fonyuyCameroon is often known as "Africa in miniature" because of its geographical and cultural diversity. The current population of Cameroon is about 27 million based on projections of the latest United Nations data. It is home to at least 250 languages Connect with Emeline: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fonyuy.emeline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeline_fonyuyTwitter:  https://twitter.com/EmelineFonyuy         Chapters:00:00 Opening01:43 Tell us about yourself03:38 The official languages in Cameroon07:42 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Cameroon?17:02 Girls Marry at 15 Years21:20 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future23:27 The Toghu: traditional outfit in Cameroon28:22 Best time to visit Cameroon

Our guest is Pouyan Moghadam. He is a Silk Road travel guide. Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia with a population of 83 million. It is the second-largest country in the Middle East, and its capital and largest city is Tehran.   Connect with Pouyan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pouyantm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouyantmChapters:00:00 Opening02:30 Tell us about yourself05:03 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Iran 08:43 True or False19:59 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future13:14 A bit about Farsi 14:09 Navruz holiday16:51 Iranian carpets21:52 Iranian currency  24:04 The main meal of Iran - Osh26:16 Best time to visit Iran

Our guest is Scott Gurian. He is an award-winning reporter who's worked for many years in radio and online journalism. Currently he's the host of Far From Home, a podcast where he reports fascinating stories from far-flung places around the world like Iran, Turkmenistan, and Chernobyl. For more info on his background or to listen to some of his past work, visit his website.  The Mongol Rally is an intercontinental car rally that begins in Europe and ends in Ulan Ude, Russia. The rally originally ended in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. This is 10,000 miles of chaos across mountain, deserts and steppe on roads.Connect with Scott: Website - https://farfromhomepodcast.org  Twitter - @scottgurian INSTAGRAM - @farfromhomepodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/farfromhomepodcastChapters:00:00 Opening02:06 Tell us about yourself03:19 What is the Mongol Rally?11:03 Why did you decide to join?14:41 What was your family and friends' reaction?26:56 The finish line29:15 What happened to your beloved car?32:44 What's your biggest takeaway?35:07 Advice for those who'd like to try the Mongol Rally 

Yeheun Kim is a rising senior in high school at Penn Foster High School. In 2020, she founded Project CLAIR, a South Korea government registered non-profit that provides free English tutoring to refugees and immigrants online. Besides Project CLAIR, Yeheun works in diverse IR field, including HOBY Foundation Goodwill Ambassador for Mexican Embassy in South Korea and a leading global organizer at Tiger Global Case Competition, one of the biggest business competitions in the world.Since the 21st century, South Korea has been renowned for its globally influential pop culture, particularly in music (K-pop), TV dramas and cinema, a phenomenon referred to as the Korean Wave. Its economy ranks as the world's tenth-largest by nominal GDP.  The current population of South Korea is 51,3 million based on projections of the latest United Nations data.   Connect with Yeheun:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyekye_7/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeheun-kim-b6344a1b2?trk=org-employeesProject CLAIR: https://projectclair.org  Chapters:00:00 Opening01:26 Tell us about yourself04:40 What might surprise foreigners if they visit South Korea08:35 Yeheun on obsession about beauty in South Korea10:18 True or not11:56 Korean sauna12:33 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future15:36 Misconceptions people have about Japan18:44 Best time to visit South Korea

Our guest is Abdulrahman Mohammed Atif. He is a construction expert where he has worked in construction, oil & gas, infrastructure for 9 +years. Currently he has a podcast with Dr. Ghanim Kashwani where they talk about topics that they love in civil engineering such as Mental health, Startups, New technologies, career improvement, smart solutions and entrepreneurship and other topic there. The podcast is called “Civil Engineering Vibes”. Website is below: https://www.civilengineeringvibes.comIf you want to learn more about Abdulrahman , check out the link below : https://withkoji.com/@bahr_albaharConnect with Abdulrahman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrhmanatif/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bahr_albaharFacebook: https://facebook.com/bahr.albaharInstagram: https://instagram.com/bahr_albaharTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@bahr_albaharClubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/@bahr_albaharChapters:00:00 Opening01:15 Tell us about yourself03:27 Arabic dress04:34 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Emirates05:33 Traditional Way to Drink Arabic Coffee06:54 Hospitality in Arab world08:22 Locals Fight to Pay on Your Behalf10:22 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future11:26 Misconceptions people have about Emirates12:20 Is the life in Emirates expensive?13:10 Best time to visit Emirates

Our guests are Konstantin Don Keglevich and Rotem Farash. Konstantin is a video editor and animator. Rotem Farash is a photographer and social media manager. Israel is a country which, despite its small geographic size, has made huge scientific and technological contributions. It is much more than the desert that characterizes it, or the Middle Eastern cultural assumptions usually associated with the country.Connect with Konstantin and Rotem:Like Rotem on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rotem.farash.3Like Konstantin on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/levitkostaFollow  Konstantin  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myshitty_life/Chapters:00:00 Opening01:55 Tell us about yourself05:31 Greeting in Israel08:29 Things that might surprise foreigners if they visit Israel13:45 About Military service 18:13 Shabbat23:05 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future25:28 Misconceptions people have about Israel26:21 Best time to visit 

The guest is Ana Sevill from Valencia, Spain. She is a dancer, actress, creative director, model and she hosts the show ‘Inspiring Interviews'.  https://linktr.ee/Anag_sevillaValencia is the third-largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. The city is famed for its temperate climate, good food – it is the home of paella. https://theculturetrip.com Connect with AnaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1486724891 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ana_gsevilla/ Chapters:00:00 Opening01:17 How to pronounce Valencia01:53 Tell us about yourself04:28 Greeting in Spain07:53 Things that might surprise foreigners if they visit Spain13:04 Do people in Spain feel lonely?  15:11 La Tomatina 18:49 Spanish man21:34 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future24:17 Misconceptions people have about Spain28:55 Five rapid-fire questions 30:18 Best time to visit 

Our guest is Abrie Snyman. He is the owner, CEO & Founder at Multiprof Property Intelligence and CEO at Multiprof Property Intelligence.South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world's 23rd-most populous nation. South Africa has three capital cities: executive Pretoria, judicial Bloemfontein and legislative Cape Town. Connect with Abrie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrie.snymanChapters:00:00 Opening01:24 Tell us about yourself 02:54 11 official languages in South Africa05:34 How does the media cover so many languages?11:00 Things that might surprise foreigners and some misconceptions about South Africa14:55 Reasons South Africa has 3 capitals  19:54 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future27:23 Top cultural attractions to visit in Pretoria 30:18 Apartheid33:23 Best time to visit South Africa  

Yuki is a primary school teacher in Bangkok. Japan is the eleventh-most populous country in the world, as well as one of the most densely populated and urbanized. The UN estimates the July 1, 2021 population at 126 million. Connect with Yuki:Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/crayon_uechan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crayon_uechan/Chapters:00:00 Opening01:01 Greeting in Japan05:42 Tell us about yourself07:44 True or False11:50 Misconceptions people have about Japan14:25 Typical day at school in Japan  19:59 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future23:28 Best time to visit Japan

Ivana is an English teacher. Currently she works and lives in Estonia.Expat is a person who has moved from their native country to another country permanently or for an extended period of time to live or to work.Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. Its population today is about 1.28 million. Chapters:00:00 Opening02:58 Tell us about yourself03:57 What did you have to give up by moving to Estonia? And what did you gain?05:14 What surprised you the most when you had moved to Estonia?08:48 Things you wish you had known earlier before moving to Poland10:44 Is living in Estonia expensive? 15:02 What do you admire about the Estonian culture?16:57 Five rapid-fire questions18:07 Your advice for those who are planning to move to EstoniaConnect with IvanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_vihanetihane/

Liis is a chef in a vegan bakery in Tallinn and she has got four rescue cats.Tallinn is the capital and most populous city of Estonia. Located in the northern part of the country, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 437,619 in 2020. Tallinn has the highest number of start-ups per person among European countries and is the birthplace of many international high technology companies, including Skype and Transferwise. Connect with Liis:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nicephorion/ Chapters:00:00 Opening01:05 Tell us about yourself05:33 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Tallinn?06:32 Blood sausage 08:11 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future11:17 Misconceptions people have about Estonian 13:23 Best time to visit Tallinn15:30 Five rapid-fire questions

Olga is a life long traveller and full time yogi. More about Olga is here. Expat is a person who has moved from their native country to another country permanently or for an extended period of time to live or to work.Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. With a population of nearly 38.5 million people, Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union. Poland's capital and largest metropolis is Warsaw. Connect with Olga:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olgaa.klochkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/olyayea/?hl=ru Chapters:00:00 Opening02:24 Tell us about yourself03:24 Why did you choose Poland?05:25 What surprised you the most when you moved to Poland09:07 Things you wish you knew earlier before you'd moved to Poland14:23 Costs of living 17:45 What do you admire about the Polish culture?22:21 Why the Poles love Poland so much?

Our friend Nazar from Indonesia shares about the Death Ceremony held in Toraja. He is a very educated and helpful person. The Torajans are an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. They are known for their extensive death ceremonies which tend to be a lot different from our own rituals and even other Indonesian death rituals. Respecting and celebrating the dead don't just mean giving them a proper burial – it also means living with them, long after their deaths and even past their funerals.Connect with Nazar Malik:Say ‘Hi' at: nazarmalik990@gmail.comChapters:00:00 Opening01:44 The history of Rambu Solo and Ma'nene03:27 Rambu Solo. The first ritual04:13 Ma'nene. The second ritual07:34 How do Torajans find money for the ceremony?10:33 What happens with the body before and after the ceremony?12:51 Feeding and dressing dead 14:14 How many buffalos should be sacrificed? 17:13 Why buffalo? 18:00 Animism20:03 Can foreigners join the ceremony?21:18 Do you think this ceremony will still exist in 50 - 100 years from now?24:35 The dead body walks itself to the cave Photos:Follow Daniel Ryan on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/danielryanlelepadang/Priskila Rizpa Tandi on FACEBOOK: https://m.facebook.com/priskilarizpa.tandi/Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/14/travel/torajan-death-rituals-indonesia.htmlhttps://authentic-indonesia.com/blog/manene-tradition-in-tana-toraja-to-respect-the-ancestors/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torajan_people

Fatima is a senior specialist at Ministry of Finance.Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, located high up in a narrow valley between the Hindu Kush mountains, with an elevation of 1,790 metres (5,873 ft) making it one of the highest capitals in the world. Kabul is The city is said to be over 3,500 years old and is known for its gardens, bazaars, and palaces. Kabul's 2021 population is now estimated at 4,335,770. Connect with Fatima:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fatima.airanSay Hi at: fatima.airan.13@gmail.comChapters:00:00 Opening02:41 Tell us about yourself04:16 Spoken languages in Afghanistan05:51 How to say ‘Hi' in Persian06:59 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Kabul? 08:37 What is the proper outfit for foreigners?13:53 Bone fixing17:20 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future19:22 Wedding process in Afghanistan 27:31 Your advice to a foreigner about the food and some places to go30:33 A bit about Bolani and Kabuli palaw/Qabuli pulao35:00 Misconceptions people have about Afghanistan 37:04 Is it hard to get a visa as an Afghani?38:30 Best time to visit KabulLinks from Fatima:http://www.peak.af/

Liz works under the Ministry of Health in Brunei. Brunei, officially the State of Brunei, Abode of Peace. Brunei is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei's official main language is Malay but English is also widely spoken. The current population of Brunei is 440,707, based on projections of the latest United Nations data.Islam is Brunei's official religion, and 67 percent of the population is Muslim. The culture and laws in the country are heavily influenced by Islam. Connect with Liz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LizHjAliChapters:00:00 Opening01:29 Tell us about yourself01:59 About working days in Brunei05:01 Working hours during Ramadan05:57 How to say ‘Hi' in Brunei/Common ways of greeting people07:30 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Brunei?08:44 Are you allowed to wear yellow clothes?12:38 Proper outfit for tourists in Brunei14:18 Sungog (hat)15:02 What is Eid Mubarak?16:32 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future25:55 What is your favorite place to visit with your family/friends?28:28 Kampong Ayer31:01 Places to visit 33:17 Meeting Sultan in person36:20 Best time to visit Brunei

Michelle works at UX Designer at Aurotech Corp.Baltimore is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the 30th most populous city in the United States, with an estimated population of 593,490 in 2019. Baltimore is located about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Washington, D.C. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the oldest railroad in the United States, was built in 183.Connect with Michel'le:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetsetgomichelle/Michel'le's website: https://www.michellestallworth.comChapters:00:00 Opening02:22 How do people greet each other in Baltimore?01:41 Tell us about yourself03:48 The weather in Baltimore now05:04 How would you describe Baltimore in one sentence?07:52 Ways to say Baltimore11:55 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Baltimore?14:47 Blue crab16:24 A little bit about beer19:13 ‘Charm city' 19:43 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future25:42 What culture besides your own do you admire and why?30:41 What advice would you give to a foreigner?31:31 What's your favorite place to visit with your family/friends?35:41 Best time to visit Baltimore36:45 Artscape

Kim is an English teacher and he is an incredibly kind and bright man.Aix-en-Provence is situated in the south of France. Known as the "City of Counts" because the Counts of Provence once lived here, Aix-en-Provence has several impressive old aristocratic palaces. There are also hundreds of fountains: Aix-en-Provence is called the "City of a Thousand Fountains. “The population is of approximately 143,000.Connect with Kim:Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008355274292Say Hi at: kpbsimms@gmail.comChapters:00:00 Opening02:14 Tell us about yourself04:36 Common ways of greeting people07:55 A little bit about cheese and wine09:42 Do you eat and drink only the things that were produced in your province?10:20 Aix is the most desirable city to live in France  13:07 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future15:26 Why are some people so crazy about French?18:05 Misconceptions people have about France25:41 Students study only for days a week26:58 Food to try in Aix28:16 Bouillabaisse stew29:17 Best time to visit Aix 33:04 How to say'Bye' in French 

Singapore is an island city state. As a city-state, Singapore is also its own capital. Instead of cities, it is broken down into towns - each of which has its own jurisdiction. Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the main island, Pulau Ujong.The country has almost 5.7 million residents, 61% (3.4 million) of whom are Singaporean citizens. There are four official languages of Singapore: English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil. English is the most widely spoken language.Connect with Hafiz:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecurioskid/Say Hi at: alhafisazman@gmail.comLinks:Singapore airport: https://www.changiairport.comMustafa centre: https://www.thebestsingapore.com/best-place/budget-shopping-at-mustafa-centre/ 

Mari works at Hospital Clown & PM and also as an educator at JSI - Just Say It in Ukrain.Kyiv or Kiev is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. It is home to 2.7 million people in the city and 2.9 million in the Kiev Metropolitan Area. Kyiv is the cradle of Slavic civilization and is one of the greenest cities in Europe. Connect with Mari:Mari on FACEBOOKLinks from Mari:1.      The restaurant with Ukrainian food from different regions of the countryPan Garbuzik Restaurant Phone number: 063 425 3586https://maps.app.goo.gl/FLbWw9RRrkoZDB6n9 2.      The restaurant where Ukrainian gastronomic heritage and modern culinary techniques are combined100 rokiv tomu vperedPhone number: 068 068 6975https://maps.app.goo.gl/UErU66Rji3cguSaEA3.      Vegan zero-waste caféSeredaPhone number: 063 957 2017https://maps.app.goo.gl/dzMXayUP4tnGwAA264.      Nice places to visit and have a walk or cycle next to DniproTrukhaniv IslandRusanivska Embankment

Ahmed is an instructor who teaches teens and children how to design and execute using 3D printers and 3D modeling program.Cairo is the capital and largest-city of Egypt. The Cairo metropolitan area, with a population of 21.3 million, is the largest in Africa, in the Arab world, and the 6th-largest in the world. (www.wikipedia.org)Connect with Ahmed:Say 'Hi' at: ahmed.ex.g7b2001@gmail.com Like on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ahmedkhodair2001

Davier is an English teacher. He is an incredibly sincere, open, generous and just a nice people.Miami is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. Miami is nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America" and is one of the largest majority-minority cities in the United States with over 72.7% of the population being of Hispanic and Latino descent. (www.wikipedia.org )Connect with Davier:Say 'Hi' at: davier85@gmail.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavierRodriguez85Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavierR

 Samay Lama is an Executive Director/Founding member at GARJAN-Nepal. Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, with a population of over 1 million. Also known as the city of temples, the city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 metres (4,600 feet) above sea level in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu valley in central. (www.wikipedia.org) Connect with Samaya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samay_lama/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diadochi.samay

Creed is an Assistant To Chief Executive Officer at Shuyou Surgical.Shanghai has been one of the fastest developing cities in the world for the last twenty years. With a population of 24.28 million as of 2019, it is the most populous urban area in China and the third most populous city proper in the world.  (www.wikipedia.org)Connect with Creed:Say 'Hi' at: creed.zhang@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zhang.qing.1426

Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. Lima's estimated population is 9,751,717, and these almost 10 million people live in 43 districts in Metropolitan Lima. The city is known as the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas, mixing Spanish, Andean and Asiaculinary traditions. (www.wikipedia.org)  Connect with Katia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiamostaceroa/  

Our guest is Chris Pedder. Chris is a very kind and generous man who loves travelling.Tasmania is an island state of Australia. The population is about 540,600 people as of June 2020. The state capital and largest city is Hobart, with around 40 percent of the population living in the Greater Hobart area. (www.wikipedia.org)Connect with Chris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_pedder/Other links from Chris:Tourism Tasmania instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasmania/

This episode of Achilovs podcast will give you a taste of what an adventure to the the coldest, driest, and windiest continent would be like, from the wildlife you might see, to the places you might go. Connect with Ming:Say 'Hi' at: Kmzhao@yahoo.com

Our guest is Nazar Malik. He is a very educated and helpful person.Bali's 2021 population is now estimated at 695,940. Bali is the only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 82.5% of the population adhering to Balinese Hinduism.  In March 2017, TripAdvisor named Bali as the world's top destination in its Traveller's Choice award. ( www.wikipedia.org)Connect with Nazar:Say 'Hi' at: nazarmalik990@gmail.com

The guest is Jeremiah Mosqueda Grafia. He is a multi-awarded educator that came from top institutions in the Philippines in the field of education with local, national, and international recognitions and accomplishments, with several national examinations passed and topped, and with a considerable length of experience in teaching.Manila is the capital of the Philippines and a highly urbanized city. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and is home to 13 million people in the urban area and 1.6 million people in the city area. It is among the most populous and fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia. Manila is home to the oldest Chinatown in the world, Binondo, which was established in 1594. (www.populationstat.com)Connect with Jeremiah Grafia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmgrafia25Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremiahgrafiaYouTube: https://bit.ly/TeacherJM 

Hi there! In this episode we talk about ourselves and the reasons why we are doing this podcast. Also, we answer to some questions from our listeners. Thanks lot for listening to our podcast and sending us your questions.

Our guest is Bahaa Bojazia from Benghazi, Libya. He is a nice and talkactive guy. Bahaa  loves travelling and meeting new people.Benghazi is the second-largest city, which is located in eastern Libya.  About 97% of the population in Libya are Muslims, most of whom belong to the Sunni branch. Small numbers of Ibadi Muslims and Ahmadis also live in the country. (www.wikipedia.org)Libya 2020 population is estimated at 6,8 million people at mid-year according to UN data. (www.worldometers.info)Connect with Bahaa: InstagramFacebook

Our guest is Gonzalo. He is from Argentina. He left his home in 2016 and came back only at the end of 2020. In this episode we talk about his over 4 years of travelling experience, things he learned about people, countries and about himself.  Connect with Gonzalo:Instagram : instagram.com/gonzacaminos.19

The guest is Faridun Eshokulov. He is an optimistic, friendly and generous person. This time around we had a conversation with an expat. Expat is someone who is not living in his/her own country. Turkey, country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. The capital is Ankara, and its largest city and seaport is Istanbul. The current population of Turkey is 85 milloin based on projections of the latest United Nations data the July 1, 2021. (www.worldpopulationreview.com)Connect with Faridun Eshokulov: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faridun.eshonkulov/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fariduneshonkulov/Say ‘Hi' at: fariduneshonkulov@gmail.com   Things we have mentioned:Couchsurfing.comMeal: Oshi Palov (pilav)  

Meet a beautiful couple from Argentina - Maxi Zega and Sofia Martinez. They both are incredibly sincere, open, generous and just nice people. Argentina is the eighth-largest country in the world, the second largest in South America after Brazil, and the largest Spanish-speaking nation by area. The country's capital city, Buenos Aires, is the most visited city in South America. The metro area population of Buenos Aires in 2019 was 15,057,000Connect with Maxi and Sofia:Maxi's Instagram: www.instagram.com/maxizegaSofia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/algova_asalir

The guest is Yin Chan. She is one of the most experienced travelers we have ever met. She has been to more than 140 countries. Listen to her podcast 'yin_the_world' where she shares some interesting stories from her journey: https://anchor.fm/yinchan.Hong Kong has the world's largest number of skyscrapers with 7.5 million residents of various nationalities and is home to the second-highest number of billionaires of any city in the world, according to Forbes. It is the most popular Chinese city for tourists, receiving over 70 per cent more visitors than its closest competitor (Macau). Connect with Yin Chan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yin_the_world/Say ‘Hi' at: icesulachan@yahoo.com.hk

The guest is AJ Caldit. He is an English teacher and a very hospitable guy. Bacolod, officially the City of Bacolod, is on Negros Island in Western Visayas (Region VI), Philippines. Having a total of 561,875 inhabitants as of the 2015 census, it is the most populous city in Western Visayas and the second most populous city in the Visayas after Cebu City. It is notable for its MassKara Festival held during the third week of October and is known for being a relatively friendly city, as it bears the nickname "The City of Smiles". The city is also famous for its local delicacies piaya and chicken inasal. In 2008, Bacolod topped a survey by MoneySense Magazine as the "Best Place to Live in the Philippines. (www.wikipedia.org)Connect with Ariel Jr. Caldit: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013087420851&_rdrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajcaldit/?hl=enWeChat ID: arieljrcaldit