• Discovering third culture biographies / stories – which sometimes can provide a new perspective also for the respondent on their own experiences
• Discovering potential connections between mobility practices and (third) culture experiences
• Gaining experiential understanding of the respondent’s pathways

• What do third cultures look like in practice for different people?
• What daily practices evolve and shift in view of third culture experiences?
• What can be turning points in people’s third culture development that affect their mobility practices?
• What can you sense, or understand more deeply, when joining in a respondent’s commute, that you may not have understood by just listening to a story told by them about this commute?

• Pens
• Paper with support
• Printed / digital list of questions / prompts
• Recording device
• Camera or other device to take photos. Ideally one you can also pass to the respondent to use.
• Means of transport and possibly necessary accessories (e.g. bike and helmet, umbrella / rain clothes, comfortable shoes, map(s), public transport tickets, etc.)
• Ideally, be prepared to offer the respondent coffee/tea/a drink for the seated part of the interview at the end

Opening. Interviewer describes the research project, the purpose of the interviews, what will happen during the interview, how the material will be used and why, and the way we will deal with consent (possibility to opt out and what happens once something is already published).
 
Mobile part. Interviewer joins the participant on a common daily trajectory, such as a trip to work or school. During the mobility, the interviewer asks some questions about this trip, how they experience it, how this is a common trip or there is anything unusual about how it is going on this day (except for the interviewer being present), how they generally feel about making this trip in this way, and why (reflecting on modal choice, whether they would choose otherwise in other contexts, or would like to have other possibilities). Ideally this should be conversational rather than strictly question-answer.
 
Short drawing and/or notes exercise. Interviewer asks the participant to draw (or use a map or previous drawing of) a trajectory they made during the joint mobility, and to emphasize places and/or elements they have particular feelings about, that might surface frequently as they make that journey.
 
Daily life and travel practices.
Interviewer asks the participant to describe their daily routines, and their daily mobility practices. Interviewer might also ask about air/distant travel.
Interviewer asks whether the participant is used to mixed cultural practices (expand and explore what this means with them if needed) in their own biographies, at work, and with family and friends/acquaintances.
 
Wrap-up. Take a few minutes to thank the participant for their time and for sharing their thoughts, reiterate consent issues, and remind of the festival – invite to come and to share if they like.
 

• Residents in a given area
• Variation in backgrounds to guarantee you get varied views
• Key actors in relevant institutions

• Make sure to align to the schedule of the respondent and to not delay them in any way
• Ideally, schedule the interview in such a way that you can continue the interview for a little longer after the mobility
• Make sure the time of year and/or time of day and/or weather is suitable for the respondent and you for doing the interview
• Ideally, plan time to transcribe and annotate the interview immediately after it is finished

• Remember not to use the same device (e.g. phone) for recording, taking notes, taking photos, etc. One of the functions may end up hampering another, and this can end up messy.
• Remember that if there may be rain, your note taking etc may need to be water-proof.
• Remember that you must always feel comfortable in joining in the mode of transport chosen by the respondent. If for any reason you are not confident or comfortable in using that mode (e.g. joining them in their car as they drive, cycling (in a given area), or even taking certain types of public transport), find a different way to interview them.
• Remember to calculate enough time (and possibly access and funding) to reach the respondent’s starting point in time, so as not to disrupt their routine.
• If the respondent, for any reason, is uncomfortable with you meeting them at their home, you can discuss what an alternative starting point could be that would still give you the relevant insight.
• Make sure to clarify expectations at the start, as well as how you will protect the respondents’ privacy, and what you will do with the results.
• If a child joins (part of) the mobility, make sure to guarantee their privacy and agree with the guardian and the child whether / to what extent they can appear in any recodings, photos, etc. Make sure to respect the child’s as well as the guardians’ requests, and always go with the higher privacy protection if they are in disagreement.

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