the innocents abroad

  • The Innocents Abroad Episode 16: Whiny Baker-Miller Pink Millennial

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    Is this whole “digital nomad millennial life” just fake? Is Elon Musk a hero or government grant gargling villain? Will his innovations last? Are the Baltics the best part of Europe? And what the hell is Baker-Miller pink? Tune in this week for another take on life and society abroad with The Innocents Abroad. 23.…

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  • The Innocents Abroad Podcast: Episode 6 — Something Kafkaesque

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    In yet another instance of changing location, Yaël has moved to Prague, Czech Republic. He shares his experiences in Czechia and Todor is already insanely jealous. From there, it’s all about great literature, Pan-Europeanism, bureaucracy, the legacy of great authors, abortion protests in Poland, and why you should never read Paulo Coelho. And a lot of…

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  • The Innocents Abroad Episode 5: Mlungu in South Africa

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    Yaël interviews Todor on his recent move to South Africa and they compare notes on the society, the history of race and current controversies, the beauty of its people and landscapes, how to have a good life, economic empowerment, living beyond the law. Also, you should totally go there. It’s awesome. SHOWNOTES: Wayde van Niekerk…

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  • The Innocents Abroad Episode 4: Czech Your Privilege

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    Today I was joined by writer and journalist Anthony Hennen for his take on living and traveling in post-communist Europe. We met in Prague years ago, and we ponder the possibility of both returning to uncover more about this fascinating place.  http://anthonyhennen.com  Song: “Freak” by Shane Ó Fearghail Buy his latest album ‘They Might See…

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  • The Innocents Abroad Episode 3: The Interviews — Fergus Hodgson

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    Todor is off hunting for a place to stay in the hills of South Africa. He’ll be back next time.  This week, Yaël talks to longtime friend and fellow expat, writer, and adventurer Fergus Hodgson. He’s far from his homeland of New Zealand, having lived in the U.S., Canada, and all over Latin America over…

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  • The Innocents Abroad: Episode 1 — The Introduction

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    Intro to the Innocents Abroad, Mark Twain, Being an Expat, Brexit, European cultures, Language, Cigars, Poland, and more. SHOWNOTES: The Good, the Bad, and Brexit: The United Kingdom Never Fit in the EU in the First Place Nigel Farage: 20 years ago you laughed at me, you are not laughing now Christian Amanpour interviews MEP…

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