Spanish roots, UK experiences, Portuguese dreams - Marian's Journey

Worlds Collide The Podcast about moving abroad

💬 Show Notes

In this captivating episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria sits down with Marian, a dynamic entrepreneur originally from Spain who has lived in various countries across Europe and Japan. Marian shares her fascinating journey from Madrid to Wales, her unexpected eleven-year stay in the UK, a year in Japan, and her current life in Porto, Portugal.

The episode kicks off with Marian discussing her initial move from Spain to Wales to improve her English and pursue a career in hotel management. Despite planning to stay for only three months, she ended up living in the UK for over a decade, moving between cities like Cardiff, Oxford, and Norwich. Marianne opens up about the challenges and opportunities she encountered, including the cultural differences and the importance of adaptability.

Listeners will enjoy Marian's insights into the European expat experience, particularly her observations on the differences in personal space, punctuality, and lifestyle between the UK and Portugal. She also delves into the practical aspects of moving, such as finding accommodation and navigating bureaucracy, especially when language barriers are involved.

Marian talks about her transition to becoming a business coach, helping other entrepreneurs set up their online businesses. She shares how the flexibility of her online work allowed her to finally make the move to Portugal, a country she felt drawn to for its vibrant and eclectic atmosphere.

You can find her on Instagram @Marian.businesscoach

If you're curious about the expat life in Europe, the nuances of different cultures, or the journey of an entrepreneur navigating new environments, this episode is packed with valuable insights and personal anecdotes. Tune in to hear more about Marian's story and her reflections on living and working in various countries.

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Keywords: Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Cultural Adaptation, Entrepreneur, Business Coaching, Online Business, Language Learning, Community Building, Personal Growth, Digital Nomads, European Cultures, International Living, Cultural Differences, Expat Podcast, Integration, Making Friends Abroad, Work-Life Balance, Expat Challenges, Travel, Adaptability, Cultural Differences

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(00:00) This podcast is about people who moved abroad and share their experiences

(01:27) My guest today is Marian. Hi. How are you doing today

(02:07) You left Spain to go to United Kingdom to learn English

(04:43) Marian is a business online coach

(07:11) You moved to Portugal because you wanted to be closer to your family

(11:33) You moved to Porto without ever being in Porto

(13:28) How's your Portuguese? Good question. Well, my Portuguese is in progress

(18:09) Portugal has so many things to do every weekend, you know

(19:30) What is your favorite holiday there? Is this one you just mentioned

(22:03) Portugal is known for cod fish, so I do really like

(23:11) I miss how respectful Portuguese people are with personal space

(27:15) In the beginning, was it frustrating or not even frustrating

(29:15) There are some things that surprise me about Portugal that are culturally different

(34:34) In the UK, it took, like, four days for something to dry

(35:26) Do you miss anything from Spain? From Spain, obviously my family

(37:09) What would you say was the biggest struggle for you when moving to Portugal

(41:36) Do you have plans of, um, going somewhere else or staying in Porto

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