Join us in this captivating episode of Worlds Collide as host Viktoria welcomes Meg, an adventurous spirit who has made the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain her home. Meg shares her fascinating journey from a small village near Parma, Italy, to various corners of the world, before settling in Valencia. Discover the allure of Valencia through Meg's eyes, from its sunny weather and outdoor lifestyle to its rich cultural tapestry.

Meg opens up about her experiences living in different countries, including Australia and Ireland, and how each place shaped her perspective. She candidly discusses the cultural contrasts between Italy and Spain, highlighting the open-mindedness and positivity she found in Spanish society. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges and joys of adapting to a new culture, making friends as an adult, and building a community in a foreign land.

For those curious about life in Spain, the personal journey of an expat, or the nuances of intercultural adaptation, this episode offers a wealth of engaging stories and practical insights. Tune in to hear more about Meg's experiences and her reflections on living and working in Valencia.

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Keywords: Spain, Italy, Expat Life, Valencia, Cultural Adaptation, Moving Abroad, Sunny Weather, Outdoor Lifestyle, Intercultural Relationships, Expat Podcast, Community Building, Personal Growth, Travel, Language Learning, Social Integration, Professional Opportunities, Moving to Spain, Expats in Spain, Spanish Lifestyle, Online Jobs Abroad

(00:00) World Collide is a podcast where I talk to people who moved abroad

(01:19) Valencia, Spain, was hit hard by flash floods last week

(02:43) Meg from Italy calls Victoria from Valencia, Spain

(04:56) So yeah, since I was a kid I wanted to travel

(06:33) Why did you decide on moving to Spain, then? Um, that's funny

(10:02) And, um, so in six years, you said earlier it's the longest you've stayed

(10:45) Did you expect Spain and Italy to have some cultural differences when moving there

(14:30) The community here in Valencia is very welcoming and very active

(17:27) When you moved, you didn't speak Spanish

(19:53) You moved to Italy to start your photography consultancy, Covid

(21:56) So when you moved to, um, Dane, what do you really like

(23:42) I like that the lifestyle here is just so. It's much slower than other countries

(24:27) Do you have a favorite Spanish holiday or food? M. Do you have favorite food

(27:15) Is there anything that you miss about Belgium that you don't miss in Italy

(30:56) People in Spain are very loud, from the way they speak

(33:35) So when you rent a place then, do you rent it furnished or not

(37:06) Did you ever have a problem with the siesta in Valencia

(39:03) When you first moved to Belgium, what were the biggest differences besides weather

(41:10) Meg: I think I got all my questions answered on this podcast

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