Episode 45

#45 Embracing the World Through a Travelling Father - with Ophelia

Synopsis:

In this episode, Ophelia opens up about the nuances of growing up with a globe-trotting father, an experience that came with its blend of adventure and uncertainty. She reminisces about a youth punctuated by her dad's inconsistent presence and the creative ways her family maintained connections across continents in an era before the omnipresence of today's communication technology. Today she travels extensively herself for her job in editorial and styling for international publications and e-commerce platforms.

What you will learn:

  • The impact of her father's travels on the family.
  • Coping with a transient lifestyle.
  • Her mother's role in the family.
  • The evolution of keeping in touch.
  • Leaving notes for her traveling father and the significance of notes in her adult life.     
  • Overcompensation upon return from trips.
  • The father's role in family events and day-to-day life.
  • Ophelia's father's experiences in high-risk destinations.
  • Emphasis on holiday togetherness as an alternative family dynamic.
  • Following in her father's footsteps in career and lifestyle.

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Holding the Fort Abroad
The podcast for expats with travelling partners