From Corporate Chris to Global Explorer: Navigating Life with Spontaneity

From Corporate Life to Global Adventures: A Journey to Self-Discovery In this episode, Matthew interviews Christina, who prefers to be called Chris, about her transformative global journey since 2017. Chris opens up about her life-changing decision to leave her corporate job, the intense breakup with her long-term partner, and the subsequent adventures that took her from Chicago to Vietnam, Spain, Costa Rica, and Dominica. Join us as Chris shares the highs and lows of navigating life abroad, the cultural immersion through food, and the pursuit of an authentic and fulfilling life. Don’t miss this inspiring tale of resilience, adaptability, and self-discovery! Cris Santoro – Teaching-Up.com

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

00:27 Chris’s Journey Begins: 2017 and the Breakup

01:01 The Decision to Travel: From Chicago to Vietnam

01:33 Life in Chicago and the Jersey Roots

02:14 The Breakup and Moving Forward

03:02 The Call to Adventure: Exploring the World 07:24 Discovering Vietnam: A New Beginning

08:16 The Camino de Santiago Experience

26:13 The Impact of the Pandemic in Vietnam

30:52 Embracing Isolation and Growth in Vietnam

31:38 Navigating COVID-19 in Vietnam

32:36 Vietnamese Cuisine Adventures

35:17 Cultural Immersion and Language Learning

42:31 Facing Deportation and Transitioning to Costa Rica

47:55 Challenges and Growth in Costa Rica 50:06 New Beginnings in Dominica

56:43 Serving in the Peace Corps

01:00:40 Culinary Explorations and Future Plans

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