Embracing Change - Christina’s Expat Life from Canada to Budapest

💬 Show Notes

In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Christina, a Canadian expat who has made her home in Hungary after a whirlwind journey through several European cities. Christina shares her story of moving from Vancouver to Europe, starting with a spontaneous decision in Paris that led her to London, then to Paris again, Amsterdam, and finally settling in Budapest. She reflects on her experiences navigating different cultures, the challenges of finding housing, and the unique aspects of life as an expat.

As the holiday season approaches, the conversation turns to Christmas traditions across cultures. Christina compares her experiences of celebrating Christmas in Canada versus Hungary, highlighting the differences in customs and the speed at which the holiday is celebrated in her current home. With humor and insight, she shares her favorite holiday memories and discusses how she plans to spend this year's festivities in Scotland.

Christina also opens up about her work as a psychologist, specializing in supporting expats and digital nomads. She discusses the common challenges her clients face, including culture shock, the complexities of living abroad, and the emotional toll of being away from family during the holidays. If you're curious about the expat experience or looking for guidance on navigating life in a new culture, this episode is filled with relatable stories and valuable advice.

Check out Christina's website for professional help here.

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If you want to hear other expat stories with Eastern European destiantions, why don't you check out these previous episodes:

A Family's Transition to Life in Romania

Moving to Croatia - Sara from Expats in Croatia

Moving to Albania, leaving Italy and the US behind - Jasmine's Story

Chapters:

(02:30) Christina's journey from Canada to Europe

(10:00) Moving to Budapest and the challenges of expat life

(15:30) Christmas traditions in Canada vs. Hungary

(22:00) Christina's work as a psychologist for expats

(30:00) Building a social network in a new country(35:00) Navigating culture shock and identity changes

(40:00) Future plans and reflections on living abroad

Keywords: Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Cultural Differences, Christmas Traditions, Expat Psychologist, Digital Nomad, Budapest, Canada, Community, Culture Shock, Identity, European Adventure, Mental Health Support for Expats, Life Transitions, Moving to Hungary, Christmas Abroad.

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