Episode #324: A Life-Changing Trip to Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and Reflections on Working Locally in 5 Countries with Youshita Fathi

Episode Summary

Hear stories from Balochistan, Afghanistan & Pakistan, and why Youshita wants to travel to every country in the world. In Part 2 of this interview, Youshita talks about her first experience living abroad on her own in London and later moving to Dubai to work as cabin crew for Emirates Airlines. She then talks about her decision to take jobs for 1-3 years at a time in different countries and reflects on living in Dubai, Portugal, Switzerland, Malta and Gibralter. Youshita shares why she loves Spain so much and offers her top recommendations. She then describes her trip to Afghanistan, why it was life-changing, and why it inspired her to travel to every country in the world. Youshita then talks about the month she spent in Pakistan, her experience crossing the land border into Iran, and her stereotype-busting trip through Balochistan.

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About the Guest

Youshita Fathi

Youshita Fathi is a world traveler and human rights activist originally from Iran. She grew up in Tehran until the age of 13 when her family became refugees and received asylum in Europe, and she has now lived in 9 different countries. She has also traveled to 108 countries on her quest to visit all 193 UN recognized countries. She is also an activist who regularly speaks out on issues ranging from the genocide in Palestine to the human rights abuses of the Iranian regime. Her activism as part of the “Women. Life. Freedom” movement in 2022 was featured in the Washington post, BBC, Reuters and 200+ newspapers across the world.

What You'll Learn

Lessons from Taking Jobs in Different Countries for 1-3 Years at a Time
Reflections on Spending Time in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Balochistan
Recommendations for Visiting Spain

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