Dating Beyond Borders

Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva

Episodes 129
Avg. Duration 1h 5m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.6 (21)
Since Aug 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

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Episodic
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75%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast! I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world! Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits. Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.

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The Truth About Dating in Italy vs the US (Mini Pod)

May 21, 2026 8m

In this clip, I speak with Amedeo, an Italian living in the US, about the biggest cultural differences between dating in Italy and dating in America. We discuss relationships, dating expectations,…

Ep. 107 - Dating in Denmark: What Happens When There Are No Rules

May 14, 2026 1h 8m

This week I speak with Steven, a Danish dating coach, host of the podcast *Looking for Love*, and author of a book on modern dating.We dive into the complexities of dating in Denmark, from a lack of…

Ep. 106 - What Japan's "Love is Blind" Says About Dating, Affection & Conflict

May 07, 2026 53m

In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan.We explore the lack of public displays…

Ep. 105 - From Mexico to Berlin: I Lost Myself Trying to Fit In (Ft. Berlin & Elsewhere)

Apr 30, 2026 1h 13m

I chat with Luardo, host of the Berlin & Elsewhere podcast. Luardo is a Mexican who moved to Berlin 14 years ago, and in this episode we dive into what it’s really like building a life abroad in…

Ep. 104 - A Brazilian Girl Who Grew Up in Japan: Modelling, Dating & Feeling In-Between

Apr 23, 2026 1h

I talk to Fadile Waked, a Brazilian model and actress who moved to Japan at the age of eight. We explore her experience growing up in Nagoya, including the strict rules and structure of the Japanese…

Croatian in the US: The Differences You Don’t Notice Until You Do I Tamara Peklić (Mini Pod)

Apr 21, 2026 13m

I chat with Tamara Peklić, a Croatian cross-cultural coach, about the biggest mindset differences she’s noticed between Americans and Croatians. We explore how education is approached in both…

Ep 103 - Why It’s So Hard to Build a Life in Barcelona as a Foreigner (Ft. Gabi Pletaite)

Apr 16, 2026 59m

In this episode, I sit down with Gabi, a Lithuanian content creator who relocated to Spain: first to Madrid, and later to Barcelona. We dive into the realities of living in Barcelona as a foreigner,…

Ep. 102 - Dating in the US vs Italy: The Brutal Differences Nobody Talks About (Ft. Amedeo Iaschi)

Apr 09, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode, I speak with Amedeo Iaschi, an Italian investor and content creator, who has been living in the United States for the past 8 years, about his experience navigating dating and…

Ep. 101 - The Real Reason Balkans Connect With Asians Better Than Americans ( Ft. Cross-Cultural Coach Tamara Peklić)

Apr 02, 2026 1h 5m

This week, I’m joined by Tamara, a cross-cultural coach from Croatia, to talk about her experience living in the US and the cultural differences she’s observed along the way. We get into…

Do Mexican women prefer dating foreign men? (Mini Pod)

Mar 31, 2026 7m

I speak with 3 Mexican women about dating foreigners and cultural perceptions in Mexico. Is dating foreign men considered “upgrading”? What does “mejorar la raza” mean, and do “passport bros” really…

100th Episode Q&A: Podcasting, Dating & What I've Learned

Mar 26, 2026 47m

100 episodes later… I’m finally answering your questions.In this special 100th episode of Dating Beyond Borders, I open up about everything: from dating and relationships to travel, podcasting, and…

Ep. 99 - Dating Spain vs the UK: Gender Roles, Long Distance and Hard Choices (Ft. Patry Ruiz)

Mar 19, 2026 1h 12m

This week, I’m joined by Patry Ruiz, a Spanish content creator from Madrid who has spent much of her life in the UK. We explore dating in Spain, her experience marrying a British man, the nuances of…

She Escaped North Korea But Wasn't Ready for THIS (Mini Pod)

Mar 17, 2026 11m

In this snippet, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector who escaped her country at just 21. But leaving was only the beginning—she has faced intense loneliness, culture shock, and the…

Ep. 98 - Three Expats Expose Scandinavian Relationships & Work Culture

Mar 12, 2026 42m

Get 10% off your first month of therapy with today's paid partner BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/datingbeyondbordersI chat to three expats living in Sweden, Norway and Denmark about their honest…

Ep. 97 - Dating in Mexico: Mexican Women on Machismo, Foreign Men & the “Spicy Latina” Stereotype

Mar 05, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode, I sit down with three Mexican women to discuss the truth about dating in Mexico. From dating Mexican men to the perception of dating foreigners as “upgrading,” we explore stereotypes…

Ep. 96 - North Korean Defector: The Freedom Nobody Warned Me About (Ft. Eunhee Park)

Feb 26, 2026 1h 23m

In this special episode, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector, about her escape from North Korea and her journey to South Korea.We explore the questions many people have about life…

Dutch vs American Humor: Why They Don't Get Each Other's Jokes Ft. Double Dutch (Mini Pod)

Feb 24, 2026 8m

In this podcast snippet, I speak with Derek, an American who has lived in the Netherlands for many years, about the differences between American and Dutch humor, self-presentation, and communication…

Ep. 95 - From the UK to Southern Italy: The Reality Behind the Dream (Ft. Lauren Quacquarelli)

Feb 19, 2026 1h 6m

This week I’m joined by Lauren, an English-Italian content creator who left Derby to start over in Puglia. We talk about the reality of life in Southern Italy, beyond the dream, including…

Ep. 94 - The Hard Truth About Dating in Paris: Power Games, Nonchalance, and Cheating

Feb 12, 2026 58m

This week, I chat with Penelope, a French-American woman living and dating in Paris. We dive into the truth behind “the city of love”—the reality of dating in a city defined by nonchalance, where…

Men on Vulnerability: Sweden vs Mexico vs Korea (Mini Pod)

Feb 10, 2026 14m

In this podcast snippet, I speak with men from Sweden, Mexico, and South Korea about what makes them feel emasculated in relationships. We also talk about vulnerability — whether men feel safe…

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