This Global Pandemic — Taking Route

This Global Pandemic with Kara in South Korea | Ep. 36

The final stop in our series, “This Global Pandemic,” is in South Korea to visit Oklahoma native, Kara. She, her husband, and their four kids experienced the world of coronavirus, quarantines, and face masks before many of us in other parts of the world knew what was coming. In this episode, she shares the benefits of living in a very communal culture during a pandemic and how she and her husband made the decision to stay put for 2020, even though they had long-awaited travel plans to go to the States. Kara shares about some of the humorous moments of 2020, as well as how she finally gave herself permission to grieve the things that are hard about expat life.

PodcastTaking Route EditorsDecember 19, 2020Podcast, This Global Pandemic, Asia, South KoreaComment

This Global Pandemic with Melissa in Brazil | TRP 35

Next in our “This Global Pandemic” series we are travel to São Paulo, Brazil to visit Tennessee native, Melissa. Melissa along with her husband and three kids are determined to thrive and not just survive this pandemic. Melissa tells how they dealt with a visiting team of co-workers from America when the world began to shut down and she shares how regular tea times for heart checks with our children is instrumental. She has learned to laugh at the unexpected that comes moving to a new apartment during this crazy time.

PodcastDenise JamesNovember 12, 2020Taking Route Podcast, Podcast, This Global Pandemic, Brazil, South AmericaComment