In this episode, our hosts, Ron Green and Carl Emmons, remember their own cross-cultural experiences of immersion into local life in Chile, Costa Rica and China.

Topics, questions and ideas addressed include:

Why is it important to compare cultures?

What is a third culture kid?
The crucial differences between tourism and travel.
Public and Private Education systems stateside and abroad
What to do with the undeniable privilege that stems from affluence?
When respect is the barrier to relationship
Expat communities overseas
The taboos we get away with as foreigners

For an incredible tool of cultural comparison, check out: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries

***Remember that we have a wonderful online discussion group that interacts on the topics of the Origins Podcast on an ongoing basis. If you are interested please email our hosts at: [email protected] 

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ORIGINS is an ORIGINATEVE podcast that addresses both the theory and practical applications of regenerative and holistic lifestyles.

Our hosts: Ron Green (aka Lucian Nathair) and Carl Emmons (aka Gluskabe) are the co-founders of the Originateve non-profit established in 2013--based out of Denver, CO, USA. The ORIGIN podcast follows the curricular framework of the ORIGINATEVE Certified Mentorship Program.

For more info: www.originateve.org