13 - What Finally Helped Me Adjust to Life in India

For this episode I virtually sat down with Lizzie, an American educator who traded the quiet beaches of Cape Cod for the vibrant, high-energy city of Bangalore in the south of India. With an Irish-Lebanese heritage Lizzie joins me to discuss the reality of teaching abroad and the unexpected turns of a cross-cultural marriage with an Indian man.From the 'entrepreneurial hustle' of India’s Silicon Valley to the secret of a perfect Irish-Lebanese home, we’re exploring what it really means to be a global citizen.Chapters00:00Introduction02:55Cultural Background and Multicultural Influences06:00Experiences in Teaching and Living Abroad08:58Cultural Differences and Food Experiences11:59Life in Bangalore vs. Other Places14:55Personal Life and Cultural Integration17:52Understanding Indian Culture Through Relationships20:54ConclusionNavigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections. Who am?I’m Dotty, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.This podcast is on all major podcast platforms & YouTube. Access here:https://lnk.bio/navigate_across_borders https://linktr.ee/navigateacrossbordersSupport the show