⭐ Theme: People and Places ⭐

Ready for a fresh perspective on cultural differences?

Join May as she shares genuine insights from her month living in the Philippines as an Australian. This episode goes beyond surface-level observations to explore the deeper cultural forces that shape how we live, eat, and connect.

What you'll discover:

• DRESS CODE – How culture, religion, and climate influence fashion choices in ways you might not expect

• FOOD CULTURE – May's honest take on navigating Filipino cuisine as a dedicated veggie lover

• COMMUTING MINDSET– Why transportation culture reveals so much about a society's values and psychology

• ECONOMIC REALITIES – A thoughtful discussion on labor, economics, and what it means for everyday life

• BODY ETHICS – Important conversations about cultural standards and perspectives on physical touch

This isn't just another travel story – it's an honest exploration of what happens when two worlds collide, and what we can learn from those differences

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“Even the perceptions of time and distance are different between the Philippines and Australia” 💛

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REFERENCES:

• FINCH APP: https://finchcare.com/

• FOOD: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/c2024-489934-australian-fresh-produce-alliance.pdf

• COMMUTING: Emerging from the ‘worst’: An ethnography of the modern Filipino commuting culture behind the Metro Manila traffic crisis. https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201927201032

• BODY ETHICS: Violence Against Women Prevalence Estimates, 2018, https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240022256