EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 15 MIN
From Gym to Ice: Antarctic Dream Inspired by an Astronaut | Eric Ku
from The Funny Travel Stories Podcast · host Yi Ping Bao
In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Ku, a personal trainer at PureGym Birmingham Arcadian Centre and a University of Exeter economics graduate.Eric shares why he moved to Birmingham, and a story of his friend getting so drunk in Shinjuku that he ended up calling his mum from the nightclub to say, “Mama, I love you.”We dive into his experience joining a coming-of-age ceremony in Taiwan during a church mission, sharing thoughts on street food like stinky tofu and pork blood, and hear why he recommends everyone visit Japan. Last but not least, he tells us why Antarctica is on his travel wish list!
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In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Ku, a personal trainer at PureGym Birmingham Arcadian Centre and a University of Exeter economics graduate.Eric shares why he moved to Birmingham, and a story of his friend getting so drunk in Shinjuku that he ended up calling his mum from the nightclub to say, “Mama, I love you.”We dive into his experience joining a coming-of-age ceremony in Taiwan during a church mission, sharing thoughts on street food like stinky tofu and pork blood, and hear why he recommends everyone visit Japan. Last but not least, he tells us why Antarctica is on his travel wish list!
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From Gym to Ice: Antarctic Dream Inspired by an Astronaut | Eric Ku
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