Who's Becca Stan?
Follow Becca's experiences as she teaches English in the heart of Central Asia- Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Each episode she analyzes What's she's excited about? What's she's puzzled by? And how long she plans to stay? Becca uses her unique, quirky, whit, to bring to life Uzbekistan with gratitude and relatability to people from all walks of life.
Season 4 Episode 23 Samarkand
Becca has finally made a trip to the Silk Road City of Samarkand.
Season 4 Episode 22 Up, Up, Up, and What's next?
Hear about the economic development and entrepreneurial spirit here!
Season 4 Episode 21 Success and Failure
Becca gets the first hard confirmation that the original goal of the podcast has been met! And managing affairs on the home front is making her crazy.
Season 4 Episode 20 Rhythmic Gymnastics and Helpfulness
Learn about the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup and rampant helpfulness in local culture.
Season 4 Episode 19 Puppet Theater and Affordable Arts
Becca has renewed interest in the Puppet Theater and muses about the wonderful affordability of the arts in Tashkent.
Season 4 Episode 18 Blessings and Don't Take it Personally
Here about the abundance of companionship and progress letting go.
Season 4 Episode 17 Celebrations and Cash Cows
Hear about the spring holiday, the international dance festival, being a helper and how to balance progress with quality in Thailand.
Season 4 Episode 16
Viruses and Gifts
Season 4 Episode 14
Hockey and Help
Season 4 Episode 15 Comedy and Imported Brands and Goods.
Creativity is in bloom and why are international products a sign of development?
Season 4 Episode 14 Hockey and Help
Back to the hockey rink for an awesome game and thoughts on the value of global partnerships.
Season 4 Episode 13 Connections and Cold
Life in a small town of 3 million people and viruses!
Season 4 Episode 12 Parades and Jobs
The new year has started an expat life has resumed.
Season 4 Episode 11 The Package Tour
Becca has just returned from her first package tour to the beach in Vietnam!
Season 4 Episode 10 Social Media and Social Navigation
Why is everyone poo pooing social media? Friends or acquaintances or somewhere in between?
Season 4 Episode 9 Holidays and Un-ghosting attempts
Hear about upcoming holiday events and 4th year social challenges
Season 4 Episode 8 Financial Opportunities and Gooey Things
See Becca's new passive income and learn her new favorite food.
Season 4 Episode 7 Career Opportunities and Expat Social Circles
Becca has had a nice professional opportunity this week and feels the expat pangs.
Season 4 Episode 6 Full Calendar and Disseminating Information
Hear about Becca's recent fun times and how events are planned in this part of the world.
Season 4 Episode 5 Expansion and Healthcare
New businesses permeate neighborhoods and Becca tackles local healthcare.
Season 4 Episode 4 Art and Food
The concerts are here and a special food item has arrived in Tashkent!
Season 4 Episode 3 Paradox (ies)
Here about how Becca and her friends are excited to cheer Uzbekistan on as the Little Engine that Could!
Season 4 Episode 2 Being Helpful and Tired of Cars!
Becca is the old hag now. See how she feels about it and what's with all the cars in Tashkent!
Season 4 Episode 1 The Return and the Rebound
The kick off for season 4!!!!! Many celebrations and many "surrender to the reality of the situation" moments!
Season 3 Conclusion
Visas and fun!
Season 3 Episode 17
The benefits of city life and navigating cultural differences.
Season 3 Episode 16 English and Languages
Becca gives highlights of opportunities to speak English in Uzbekistan and talks about the languages she can speak- or not!
Season 3 Episode 15 Acquaintances and Technology
Becca's social life is rolling but will the technology drive her nuts?
Season 3 Episode 14 Opportunities and Cigarettes
Becca in on TV and playing music if the cigarettes don't drive her crazy first!
Season 3 Episode 14 Opportunities and Cigarettes
Becca is appearing on TV and playing music if the cigarettes don't drive her crazy first!
Season 3 Episode 13 Snow, Legs, and AI
How's Becca feeling at the 2.5 year mark in her Central Asia experience? And why has AI got her all in a twitter?
Season 3 Episode 12 TV and Wealth
Here about Becca's appearance on TV and her new experiences being with wealthy people!
Season 3 Episode 11- Listener Questions
Becca answers her listeners questions about life here!
Season 3 Episode 10 The Village and The Thief of Joy
Becca has been on an adventure to her student's school and she muses about the misguided quest for perfection.
Season 3 Episode 9 Free Time and Misunderstandings
Becca is relishing her flexible job and commenting on what is rude or not in various cultures.
Season 3 Episode 8 Snowboarding and Noise
Becca is back in town and the good times are rolling- if the noise doesn't drive her mad!
Season 3 Episode 6 Group Fun and International Education
Learn about some fun outings Becca has had and her hot take on the state of international education.
Season 3 Episode 4 Thanksgiving and Women
Hear about Becca's international Thanksgiving activities and learn about her experience socializing with other women. She tags back to the fertility issue by accident- so that must really be on her mind!
Season 3 Episode 4- Multi-Cultural Experiences and Reproduction
Learn about some enriching activities Becca has done recently and her thought on reproduction in the developing world.
Season 3 Episode 3 Roots and Hurt Feelings
A celebrations of the roots Becca has established and typical navigating social obligations