Regina Spektor discusses her experiences touring the UK, including her first time with a band and her preference for touring by bus due to a fear of flying. She shares anecdotes about watching Star Wars for the first time on the tour bus and how it helped her catch up on cultural references. Regina also touches on the recording process of Begin to Hope, mentioning the balance between adding rich sounds and keeping some tracks simple. She explains her songwriting approach, noting that many of her stories are fictional, inspired by fairy tales and literature, rather than personal experiences.