What do a $1,000 seafood dish, a dangerous ski slope, a pregnant road trip and a very handsome Italian man have in common? 😂 They’re all part of Ira and Clay’s travel stories! In this episode of Добрий день everybody, we compare our adventures around the world — from Ukraine, Europe and China to Tunisia, Egypt, the US, Japan, Korea, the Philippines and more. We talk about unforgettable food, overrated landmarks, travelling with different passports, talking to strangers, luxury, skiing, waterfalls, local traditions and the places that still live in our memories years later. And yes… you’ll meet the “U-la-la Man” 🇮🇹😂 A relaxed conversation in Ukrainian and English, full of real travel stories, cultural differences, food, funny memories and questionable decisions. 00:00 Intro: Our travel mini-series continues01:00 How many countries have we actually visited? 🌍04:00 China, Japan, Korea & travelling in Asia05:30 Visas, passports & “passport privilege”08:30 Tunisia, Egypt & the search for the perfect Colosseum11:10 Ira’s trips to America 🇺🇸12:30 The least romantic travel story ever 😂18:00 The winter sea that Ira never got to see20:00 Sunrise at Angkor Wat vs sunset in Crimea24:00 What does “luxury” mean when you travel?27:50 The nearly $1,000 seafood dish29:30 The best hot pot in China 🍲31:30 The most overrated famous landmarks34:00 Why Ira hates small talk35:45 A 40-hour bus journey & an unexpected conversation39:00 Meet the “U-la-la Man” 🇮🇹42:20 The most adventurous travel sports45:00 Ira accidentally ends up on a black ski slope 🎿47:50 Hidden gems… or are they everywhere?49:00 Wholesome encounters with local people53:40 Habits we brought home from travelling58:00 Ukrainian vs American attitudes to clothes & shoes01:01:00 Songs that instantly take us back somewhere 🎵01:03:40 Goodbye! travel stories, travel podcast, Ukraine, Ukrainian culture, American culture, travelling Europe, travelling Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Tunisia, Egypt, USA, Philadelphia, travel experiences, cultural differences, visas, passport privilege, Ukrainian podcast, bilingual podcast, Ukrainian English podcast
