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Nomadic Diaries

Nomadic Diaries tells the stories, shares the secrets and offers strategies for the challenges that happen when we choose a life lived overseas. Our guests are authors and experts who distill everything from launching to landing back home. Drop in for a listen

Recent Episodes

April 23, 2024

Wanderlust Unleashed

Jean Marie DiGiovanna interviews host Doreen Cumberford in this episode, discussing the purpose of Nomadic Diaries and the lessons that may be learned when our wanderlust is unleashed. Unveiling the Podcast's Why Doreen Cumb…
April 23, 2024

Travel Decoded

Join us for an inspiring conversation with globetrotter James Hammond, as Doreen delves into his transformation from a classic backpacker to an advocate for slow travel and cultural immersion covering work visas and digital…
April 16, 2024

Palm Trees, Refugees and Resilience - Joel Bond

Nomadic Diaries host, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Joel Bond, to discuss Palm Trees and Resilience! Joel is an author, educator, and expatriate who has lived in Iraq for seven years. They dive into his experience as chr…
April 9, 2024

Adaptation: The Ultimate Superpower

Catch Renata Urban's sage advice and Doreen Cumberford's experience on this episode of Nomadic Diaries, guiding you through the exciting yet challenging journey of developing adaptation the superpower . Whether you're plan…
April 2, 2024

The Wizard of Oz Moments in Cultural Adaptation!

Welcome to this world of Oz and cultural adaptation. In this intriguing episode our host Doreen Cumberford invites guest Vanessa Paisley, an expert in intercultural communication, to dive into the complexities of living and …
March 26, 2024

Cultivating Open-Mindedness Abroad

In this enlightening episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford talks with Syed Zafar, a well-respected voice in the field of intercultural communication. Syed brings a lifetime of experience navigating multicultura…

Recent Blog Posts

Celebrating World Book Day!

I write this to Celebrate World Book Day! As the host and founder of the Nomadic Diaries podcast, I've had the incredible privilege of interviewing over 30 authors in just our first 7 months on the air. These trailblazers have penned more than 50 b…

It's All Cultural!

A phrase often heard in our house in Mexico when discussing the gap between what we observe and what we understand is frequently "It's All Cultural".  This is the way we explain away experiences we don't understand.  However, over the las…

Adaptability: An Essential Skill

  Hosted by Doreen Cumberford and featuring Renata Urban, an expert with over 30 years of experience in cross-cultural communication, the episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone living or planning to live abroad. Understanding and …

About the Host

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Doreen Cumberford

Host/Author/Coach/CrossCulturalTrainer

Doreen Cumberford helps globally mobile expats, digital nomads and returnees to create happier, easier and more successful transitions while relocating overseas.

A Certified Coach, 30-year licensed Practitioner, Doreen speaks, writes, and teaches about the principles and practices necessary to navigate mobility from cradle to grave, or from launch to landing with a more ease and grace.

The author of Life in the Camel Lane, Embrace Your Adventure and Arriving Well, she is currently writing Sequel: How To Move Home After Living Overseas.

A native of Scotland, having lived in a wide variety of communities in 8 countries, over four decades and on 4 continents has enabled her to support people who live and travel overseas in creating more satisfying lives and build their dreams no matter where they land.