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#72 Visa Woes and Wedding Vows, How a Vacation Became a Life-Changing Romance
International Love Story
English - May 15, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRelationships Society & Culture Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Meet Lena (Germany) and Ismel (Cuba). From a chance meeting with Ismel in Cuba during her solo backpacking trip to facing the realities of a long-distance relationship between Germany and Cuba, their story is a testament to love’s power to overcome incredible odds.
We talk about the challenges they faced, from bureaucratic mazes to cultural adjustments, and the immense support from family and friends that turned their dream into reality. Discover the emotional depths and practical insights of merging lives and cultures in this touching narrative.
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[00:01:40] - Who is Lena
[00:03:25] - How they met
[00:10:25] - Wedding and family support
[00:17:00] - Addressing long-distance relationship challenges
[00:30:00] - Migration to Germany
[00:40:00] - Integration and building a life abroad
[00:45:00] - Managing cultural shock and the value of support
[00:49:00] - Outro
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