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! #liferedefined #GlobalSoul #selfdiscoveryjourney 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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