Where To Go Next?

David spent his twenties traveling between China and the US, and has grown into a dad with two lovely daughters from the amateur expat he was. This episode briefly touches on his stories through the lens of an anthropologist, a working professional, a young parent, and etc. As he moved back and forth between the two largest entities, his roles were dynamically changing and has now put on more different hats when juggling around life. This episode is a toast to the golden age of creative freedom and to the courage to embrace reality. Music Credits: Fast and Run by Nico Staf Communicator by Reed Mathis --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

Happy (belated) International Women’s Day! Our friend Cyd took us back to her life in Ethopia and shared how it was quite an unexpected journey for a Westerner. The three of us also talked about processing grief, safety concerns, life as an athlete, and other intimate topics. Although the conversation was recorded in August 2020, we still feel the emotions preserved through our voices when listening back to it today. Music Credits: Soft Feeling by Cheel Sunday Rain by Cheel Sweet Relief by Zachariah Hickman American Idle by RKVC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

Being at home during the pandemic has given Mansi time to reflect on her childhood and development of identity. In this episode, Mansi shares with us her stories of traveling every summer between Texas and India and how those trips shaped her understanding of "candy" and self. We are so grateful to have shared so many laughs, deep moments, and snaps with Mansi during this conversation. Music Credits: Playdate by The Great North Sound Society Orbit by Corbyn Kites No.9 Esther's Waltz by Esther Abrami --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

In this episode, we talk with Hannah about living in Abu Dhabi, Lisbon, and Budapest. She tells us stories about building a community and talking to strangers, and also reflects with Leilani on living in Portugal. Together, they look back on a negative encounter that hit close to home, as well as differences in cultural values. Music Credits: A Caring Friend by Bad Snacks Bittersweet by Silent Partner Special Place by Ketsa Amazement by Freedom Trail Studio --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

In this episode, Gab talks to her friend Magda about living in Chile, Switzerland, Austria, France, Argentina, Mexico, China, Iraq, and now Colombia. Magda shares her thoughts about her itchy feet, taking a break, and what travel means to her. Along the way, she’ll share stories of working abroad, her favourite city, and what she values most about people in different countries. Music Credit: A Caring Friend by Bad Snacks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

Cate and Veronika met in 2012 in England. They were both new, as it turns out, were both Czech. But Czech is a language spoken only by ten million people in a small country situated between Germany and Austria. So what does it mean to be Czech to Veronika who had grown up in Bucharest, Budapest, Johannesburg, Moscow and London? What does being Czech mean to Cate when everyone only saw her as American despite her never having lived there before 2015? Music Credit: A Caring Friend by Bad Snacks Show Notes: The Culture Map by Erin Meyer (https://www.erinmeyer.com/book/), recommended by Veronika. Velvet Revolution (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velvet_Revolution#:~:text=The%20Velvet%20Revolution%20(Czech%3A%20sametov%C3%A1,November%20to%2029%20December%201989.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

Gab met Tian in summer, 2018, after she had her second near-death experience in Cape Town, South Africa. During her darkest moments in life, Tian's kindness to her as a stranger gave her hope and light, and helped her rebuild trust with the world right after the accident. Two years later, the two friends caught up like old pals, and had a very fluid but fun conversation. In addition, Gab would love to honor this episode to Tian, to Cape Town, and to all the beautiful, loving people she met there...Thank you, Tian, Nosi, Zozo, Cordelia, Natasha, and so many others.for being part of my life!

Gab and Geena first met in a tiny mahjong parlor turned bamboo bicycle-making workshop in Beijing. Five years later, the two catch up about Geena’s meandering post-grad years from Taipei to San Francisco to London, and co-host Leilani joins in for a conversation about escapism, life during the pandemic, and flaneusing. Come with us as we take a trip to China, the UK, and back to the USA. Hosts: Gabriella Liu, Leilani Stacy Guest: Geena Chen Music Credits: Storybook by Scott Holmes The Golden Present by Jesse Gallagher Bumbling by Pictures of the Floating World Sunday by TrackTribe Rainy Day by Matt Harris Little Idea by Scott Holmes Show Notes: [Speech/Essay] Solitude and Leadership: https://theamericanscholar.org/solitude-and-leadership/#.Xsu1hRNKh0s [Book] Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23984074-fl-neuse Email us at: where2gonext.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

On our first episode, we meet Lei and talk a bit about where we’re both from, what we love about living abroad, and how we’re thinking about moving forward. This conversation takes us to Beijing, Lisbon, and all the way back to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Buckle up for a whirlwind of a ride, and a start to our first season! Music Credits: Where To by Birocratic Yellow Light District by Lobo Loco Summer Nights by Audiobinger Our World by The Gays I Feel You by Soft and Furious Gymnopedie No.3 by Wahneta Meixsell Email us at: where2gonext.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support

Gab explains why she is doing the podcast, and what you can expect:) Music Credits: Jeannie - (ft. Krude Mischung) by KieLoBot BoogieBounce by Drew Banga Happy Birthday Soul by E's Jammy Jams Email us at: where2gonext.podcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriella-liu/support