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Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva
Cultural Differences
Dating
American Culture
Dating Culture
Gender Roles
Relationships
United States
Brazil
Dating Norms
Hospitality
Germany
Marriage
Sweden
Switzerland
Customer Service
Korean Culture
Cultural Identity
Norway
Danish Culture
Dating Apps

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

I chat with Luardo, host of the Berlin & Elsewhere podcast. Luardo is a Mexican who moved to Berlin 14 years ago, and in this episode we dive into what it’s really like building a life abroad in Germany.

We talk about trying too hard to assimilate a... more

I talk to Fadile Waked, a Brazilian model and actress who moved to Japan at the age of eight. We explore her experience growing up in Nagoya, including the strict rules and structure of the Japanese school system, and what it was like navigating life... more

I chat with Tamara Peklić, a Croatian cross-cultural coach, about the biggest mindset differences she’s noticed between Americans and Croatians. We explore how education is approached in both countries, how personal space is understood at home, and w... more

In this episode, I sit down with Gabi, a Lithuanian content creator who relocated to Spain: first to Madrid, and later to Barcelona. We dive into the realities of living in Barcelona as a foreigner, including the city’s complex relationship with tour... more

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Fadile Waked
Actress and model
Brazilian actress/model
Episode: Ep. 104 - A Brazilian Girl Who Grew Up in Japan: Modelling, Dating & Feeling In-Between
Gabrielle Pletaite
Lithuanian content creator documenting life in Spain
Independent content creator
Episode: Ep 103 - Why It’s So Hard to Build a Life in Barcelona as a Foreigner (Ft. Gabi Pletaite)
Amedeo Iaschi
Italian content creator living in Washington DC, with extensive dating experience in the US
Independent / Italian content creator
Episode: Ep. 102 - Dating in the US vs Italy: The Brutal Differences Nobody Talks About (Ft. Amedeo Iaschi)
Tamara Peklić
Cross-cultural coach
Self-employed / Cross-cultural coaching
Episode: Ep. 101 - The Real Reason Balkans Connect With Asians Better Than Americans ( Ft. Cross-Cultural Coach Tamara Peklić)
Patry Ruiz
Actress and content creator, born in Madrid, long-time cultural commentator on relationships
Episode: Ep. 99 - Dating Spain vs the UK: Gender Roles, Long Distance and Hard Choices (Ft. Patry Ruiz)
Amairany Lopez
Spanish teacher
Independent
Episode: Ep. 97 - Dating in Mexico: Mexican Women on Machismo, Foreign Men & the “Spicy Latina” Stereotype
Jennifer Lopez
From Jalisco, lives in Playa del Carmen, has a boyfriend
Independent
Episode: Ep. 97 - Dating in Mexico: Mexican Women on Machismo, Foreign Men & the “Spicy Latina” Stereotype
Eunhee Park
North Korean defector and author
Author of The Courage to Die (memoir)
Episode: Ep. 96 - North Korean Defector: The Freedom Nobody Warned Me About (Ft. Eunhee Park)
Lauren Quacquarelli
British-Italian content creator and mental health advocate
Episode: Ep. 95 - From the UK to Southern Italy: The Reality Behind the Dream (Ft. Lauren Quacquarelli)

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Marina
Host and creator focused on cross-cultural dating and global love, affiliated with Dating Beyond Borders.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Thank you for your work! It’s so interesting, I really found many answers for myself 🤓 Please, continue 🙏🏼💚

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikaivakon
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great podcast about culture

    Keep the great work, Marina!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chisuzhe
    United States3 months ago
  • Fav podcast

    I always look to forward to Marina’s episodes. They are so dynamic and interesting, and she asks great questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Millyjul23
    United States5 months ago
  • increasingly conservative and backward thinking

    Like so many things lately this podcast used to be good. But she features increasingly conservative guests who keep saying how women need to not talk so much and instead be pretty and more "feminine" and men need to be more "masculine". Whatever that means. It's more upsetting when a female podcast host keeps throwing women under the bus

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SouthernBaker
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast about culture

    I look forward to each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chisuzhe
    United States8 months ago

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Guests are frequently described as bringing unique, global viewpoints.
Fans highlight the show's ability to feel like a cafe conversation with friends.
Many appreciate authentic storytelling and host's curiosity.
Some critique appears about political or ideological stances, though it's not dominant.
Listeners praise rich cultural perspectives and engaging, insightful conversations.

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100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned
Q: What do you hope the next 100 episodes will bring?
More in-person and on-location episodes, potentially in Japan, and continued growth to fund broader, deeper storytelling that wouldn't be possible remotely.
100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned
Q: What keeps you motivated to keep going week after week?
A love for psychology and human stories, a belief in the meaningfulness of their work, and the sense of progress when producing content that resonates with listeners.
100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned
Q: How do you find and secure guests, and do you ever pay for appearances?
I search through Instagram and YouTube, prioritize guests who have written books or are strongly aligned with the topics, and generally don't pay guests unless they're big-name creators or the podcast is in a different economic tier.
100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned
Q: What has been the hardest part of making episodes, and what made it challenging?
The hardest moments have been studio-based episodes where an editor left unexpectedly and caused significant anxiety, but a reliable new editor helped recover momentum and quality.
100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned
Q: How long have you been running this podcast and what inspired you to start it?
I started the YouTube channel about 12 years ago and shifted to podcasting to deepen conversations with people around the world, driven by a desire to explore how culture influences dating and relationships rather than sticking to stereotypes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dating Beyond Borders

What is Dating Beyond Borders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on how culture shapes love, dating, and relationship dynamics across borders. Episodes feature real stories and expert takes from people living across the globe—from North Korea and Europe to the Middle East and the Americas—exploring topics like cross-cultural dating, language and identity, dating norms, family expectations, and the emotional nuance of building connections abroad. Listeners can expect candid, personal narratives alongside cultural analysis, often contrasting dating practices in different countries and highlighting how migration, bureaucracy, and language influence romance. A standout aspect is the consistently diverse guest pool, which brings lived experiences from multiple cultures and life paths, making... more

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2. Gabrielle Pletaite
3. Amedeo Iaschi
4. Tamara Peklić
5. Patry Ruiz
6. Amairany Lopez
7. Jennifer Lopez
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