{"podcast":{"title":"Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences","slug":"whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981","podcast_index_feed_id":7144981,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fe6afdfc/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.whereaboutstales.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42584247/42584247-1752127550745-9b2eab05efe95.jpg","author":"Paul Puscas | Stories of Belonging and Cultural Exploration","episode_count":75,"summary":"Whereabouts Tales shares the real stories of immigrant experiences, belonging, and global journeys from expats, returnees, and cultural explorers. I'm diving into life between worlds unpacking identity, transformation, and what it means to belong. Each episode is a conversation about chasing dreams, navigating change, and discovering yourself far from home. Tune in for raw, thoughtful, and inspiring journeys across borders. 🎧 New episodes every 2 weeks | 🌍 Real people. Raw stories. Remarkable paths.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T06:20:22.667896+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981"},"episode":{"title":"The 25-Year Persuasion: Yvonne's Unconventional Move to Spain","slug":"the-25-year-persuasion-yvonne-s-unconventional-move-to-spain","published_at":"2026-04-08T15:00:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981/the-25-year-persuasion-yvonne-s-unconventional-move-to-spain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paul-puscas/episodes/The-25-Year-Persuasion-Yvonnes-Unconventional-Move-to-Spain-e3hjdn8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fe6afdfc/podcast/play/118125736/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-8%2F421631992-44100-2-9bb56dbc6d4a5.mp3","summary":"Hey everyone, Paul here, and I'm still buzzing from my incredible conversation with Yvonne! If you've ever dreamed of leaving your home country for a sunnier, slower pace of life, or even if you just need a serious dose of positivity, then you *have* to listen to this episode. Yvonne's story is truly captivating. Born in Germany, raised in Belgium, she’s lived what she calls a "nomad life" from a young age (03:17). But interestingly, Spain wasn't her first choice; her heart was set on France. We dive into how a freezing winter trip to France, combined with a family dream of opening a B&B, unexpectedly pivoted her and her husband Carsten towards the sunny shores of Andalusia (05:40). I was particularly fascinated by Yvonne's multilingual background, nurtured in a European school, which made the switch from French to Spanish surprisingly smooth (07:07). Her candid reflections on the cultural differences between Germany and Spain are eye-opening. She openly shares her struggles with what she perceives as a German "complaining" culture (12:18), contrasting it with the Spanish approach to life, resilience, and problem-solving, which she attributes, in part, to the legacy of dictatorship. But perhaps the most inspiring part of our chat was Yvonne's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. When their newly established B&B (opened in 2014) faced complete shutdown for over a year and a half, Yvonne didn't despair. Instead, she embraced it as a "feature, not a bug" (51:19). She used the time to upskill in marketing and, incredibly, found innovative ways to stay connected with her guests through online "Ampero hours" and virtual wine tastings, even during personal tragedies (50:50). Her unwavering positivity and ability to focus on…","meta_description":"Hey everyone, Paul here, and I'm still buzzing from my incredible conversation with Yvonne! If you've ever dreamed of leaving your home country for a sunn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4963,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981/episodes/the-25-year-persuasion-yvonne-s-unconventional-move-to-spain/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/whereabouts-tales-stories-of-belonging-and-immigrant-experiences-7144981/the-25-year-persuasion-yvonne-s-unconventional-move-to-spain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}