# 68 Iliana and Ryan, From an Awkward First Date to a Nomadic Power Couple International Love Story
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Iliana (Bulgarian) and Ryan (American) went from an awkward online dating encounter to a globe-trotting intercultural relationship. Early travels involved surprise family introductions. Despite navigating cultural differences in dating norms, they embraced contrasting perspectives. Ryan's openness strengthened their bond over shared wanderlust. Dreams formed of the perfect international expat hub alancing local community and social scene. The pandemic's isolation challenged but reinforced their partnership. As nomadic life restarts, their unique journey highlights key ingredients: open-mindedness, expanding horizons, nurturing individuality alongside commitment.
My guest: Iliana
Website: www.olivemaps.com
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[00:00:00] - Intro[00:00:53] - Meet Iliana and Ryan[00:02:07] How the met[00:12:04] Cultural Differences[00:28:18] Future Plans[00:32:51] Their Advice
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Iliana (Bulgarian) and Ryan (American) went from an awkward online dating encounter to a globe-trotting intercultural relationship. Early travels involved surprise family introductions. Despite navigating cultural differences in dating norms, they embraced contrasting perspectives. Ryan's openness strengthened their bond over shared wanderlust. Dreams formed of the perfect international expat hub alancing local community and social scene. The pandemic's isolation challenged but reinforced their partnership. As nomadic life restarts, their unique journey highlights key ingredients: open-mindedness, expanding horizons, nurturing individuality alongside commitment.
My guest: Iliana
Website: www.olivemaps.com
YOUR STORY:
Share your story here: https://forms.gle/caT8Uh28cLPCrQyHA
Email: internationallovestorypodcast@gmail.com
Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review
ABOUT US
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@internationallovestory
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internationallovestory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationallovestorypodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@international.love.story
______________________________
[00:00:00] - Intro[00:00:53] - Meet Iliana and Ryan[00:02:07] How the met[00:12:04] Cultural Differences[00:28:18] Future Plans[00:32:51] Their Advice
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36 min