Summary In this Quickfire Questions episode, James Doran asks Lee Lee about her favorite place she's ever lived, her favorite international food, her favorite international tradition, her favorite thing about living abroad, her best homesickness remedy, the hardest thing about living abroad, the best phrase she's learned while living abroad, the best way she's made new friends, the best thing to do in her new hometown, and her best expat life advice. Takeaways Living in Japan provides a serene and safe environment, with beautiful hiking opportunities. Nabe, a hot pot dish, is Lee Lee's favorite international food. The Daruma burning ceremony in Japan is Lili's favorite international tradition. The ability to embrace change and gain different perspectives is Lee Lee's favorite thing about living abroad. Having pictures and staying connected with loved ones helps with homesickness. Getting used to the discomfort of unfamiliar situations is the hardest thing about living abroad. Doing things you enjoy is the best way to make new friends. Exploring and taking different routes in your new hometown is recommended. Embracing the struggle and finding strength in it is important for living your best ex-pat life. Sound Bites "Surrounded by a lot of people but feeling calm and safe" "Nabe: A comforting soup that brings back memories" Connect with Us: Website: https://www.tallmantravels.co.uk/the-expat-pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089327439022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.expat.pod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpatPod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-expat-pod/ Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. Chapters 00:00 Quickfire Questions: A Trailer to Living Abroad 01:31 Nabe: A Comforting International Food 03:29 Embracing Change and Gaining Perspectives 04:50 Staying Connected and Finding Comfort in Familiarity 06:46 Getting Used to the Discomfort of the Unknown 08:14 Mantras for Living Abroad: Kisarasa, Seila-vi, and Shogunai 09:10 Making Friends by Doing What You Enjoy 10:05 Exploring and Discovering in Your New Hometown 11:03 Embracing the Struggle and Finding Strength