In this episode, Susie guides us through Australia - how the country works, nature, sports and more - press play and come with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-rorato/message

Kristine talks about Norway - not only the usual themes such as culture, politics and sports but also several surprising ones! The mood of this  episode is specially playful and you'll surely cheer up as well as smile a number of times while listening - press play and come with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-rorato/message

In this amazing episode, Gabrielle share stories directly from northeastern China, near the borderlines with Russia and North Korea! We talk about culture, politics, food, lock-down and much more - press play and come with us!Here are some references kindly pointed out by our invitee:Political structure: Administrative Division of China: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_divisions_of_ChinaChinese Dishes: 1. The 15 Most Popular Chinese Dishes: https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/eight-chinese-dishes.htm2. Guo bao rou (Northeastern Chinese dish): https://www.theworldofchinese.com/2012/02/guobaorou-the-pork-dish-of-the-gods/3. Tangyuan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangyuan_(food)Popular Chinese SportsPopular Sports in China: https://www.ispo.com/en/markets/id_79708806/these-are-the-most-popular-sports-in-china.htmlMusic:1. The Butterfly Lovers mp3: https://chinesemusicworld.com/media/guzheng-%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D/the-butterfly-lovers-%E6%A2%81%E7%A5%9D%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D%E6%9B%B2-liang-zhu-guzheng-%E5%8F%A4%E7%AD%9D%E6%9B%B2/2. Guzheng (the instrument for the Butterfly Lovers above): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guzheng3.The story of butterfly lovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_LoversSoundtracks in the background used under the guidance of "fair use", implying that they (i) have no impact in the commercial context of the songs, (ii) do not intend to concur with the authorized providers and (iii) are not the focus of this podcast:https://youtu.be/WSQLPf9Vb7I (Beautiful Chinese Music - Guzheng & Bamboo Flute, Instrumental Zen) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-rorato/message

In this episode, Danial draws an unexpected Pakistani landscape - a beautiful country with mountains and beaches from where Polo comes as well as some challenges regarding inequalities and politics!Most of the people speak Urdu, which is a relatively recent language absorbing influences from nearby cultures (Danial showed how it sounds like). Islam is majoritarian but other religions have their share of followers. Cricket is the national sport, the rivalry with India is historic - and the current President, besides being an Oxford PPE alumnus, holds the status of a cricket legend.Danial also points out some cultural and touristic suggestions - foreigners are specially welcome and well cared there. After listening to him, some stereotypes will be challenged and Pakistan (with emphasis in the second syllable) will turn out as a place you wanna see!Information about Danial's recommendations:Musics:Coke Studio Season 9 - Afreen Afreenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7tsJ8-JdH8Bahas Aai to Jaisay - Tina Sanihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQSfEKzsP8oArticle on the energy potential in Pakistani Provinces:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283109644_Evaluating_wind_energy_potential_in_Pakistan's_three_provinces_with_proposal_for_integration_into_national_power_gridJinnah (Movie):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinnah_(film)Nanda Parbat - residence of the villain Ra's al Ghul (Batman):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanda_ParbatSoundtracks in the background used under the guidance of "fair use", implying that they (i) have no impact in the commercial context of the songs, (ii) do not intend to concur with the authorized providers and (iii) are not the focus of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8xdV3-bHv8 (A melodious rendition of this famous couplet of FAIZ AHMED FAIZ)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqM4RL3W54&t=433s (A touch of class - Instrumental songs by Nisar Bazmi) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-rorato/message

In this episode, Abhiram takes us to the amazing Kerala - an Indian province located in the very southern tip of the country!They have a different language from other provinces amid a multicultural context. Hinduism, Christianity and Islam have a similar share of followers. Cricket, Hockey and Football are placed as the top sports - but the surprise comes with the cultural recommendations.Abhiram also brings a comprehensible political landscape of both India and Kerala. At the end of this episode, you will surely think about traveling to there!Information about Abhiram's recommendations:On the movie Sudani from Nigeria:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudani_from_NigeriaSoundtrack:https://youtu.be/EpDQwFn2ilITrailer:https://youtu.be/EHyaTJGmN4kOn the movie Kumbalangi Nights:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumbalangi_NightsTrailer:https://youtu.be/3P4BFBSafF0Rang De Basanti Trailesr:https://youtu.be/QHhnhqxB4E8Book God of Small Things:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_God_of_Small_ThingsBook India After Gandhi:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_After_GandhiSoundtracks in the background used under the guidance of "fair use", implying that they (i) have no impact in the commercial context of the songs, (ii) do not intend to concur with the authorized providers and (iii) are not the focus of this podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-A0zKagwe8 (On this auspicious occasion of #Onam​ we are delighted to bring you our take on the beautiful song ‘#shyamasundara​..’ which sings rich heritage and culture of #Kerala​, The gods own country.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF3oxziUI4 (Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-rorato/message