The Wrong Side of the Road

The "Wrong" Side of the Road

It took three left-hand traffic countries for Roop to get used to the "wrong side of the road."
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European Cheek Kissing Culture

To kiss or not to kiss? That is the question.
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Why I Loved Studying Abroad in a City That I Didn't Want to Study In

It wasn't Jessica's top choice, but she found exactly what she was looking for in Antwerp.
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Moved to London

An outsider's guide to working abroad in one of the world's greatest cities.
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Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

Keep your hands on the straight-and-narrow and your feet out of your mouth.  
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10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

Ways to ease the re-entry process.
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5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

How to make the best of an overwhelming experience.
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A Hungarian Revelation

A Hungarian Revelation

No one tells you how hard it is, to come back from living abroad and to integrate with everyone again.
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Travels For Kids

Travel's For Kids

Is keeping the kids in school taking the buzz from your travel bug? It doesn’t have to.
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Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Managing Reverse Culture Shock

Clare determines that home isn't where the heart is; it's where the heart has been.
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After the Honeymoon

After the Honeymoon

After the thrill of being in a new country has worn off, how do you experience newsness abroad?
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An Indian Love Affair

An Indian Love Affair

Before I moved to India, the concept of arranged marriage in the 21st century was something that I just didn’t understand.
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The Wild Cats of Sterlitamak, Russia

The Wild Cats of Sterlitamak, Russia

As Katie discovers, monuments and tourist attractions are far from the heart of a city.
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Jump into the sea of cars

Jump into the sea of cars

For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
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Overcoming Travel Anxiety

As AIESEC intern Genevieve prepares for her overseas placement, "helpful horror stories" aren't making her task any easier. 
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DIY Dining in Havana

DIY Dining in Havana

Havana travel blogger Conner Gorry shares her tips for throwing a dinner party in Cuba.
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Welcome to Ghana, My Sister

Welcome to Ghana, My Sister

An intern reflects on the advantages—and disadvantages—of people mistakenly believing that she's Ghanaian. 
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Found in Translation: Au-pairing Abroad

Found in Translation: Au-pairing Abroad

An adventure in au pairing leads to a first-hand look at French culture, translation mishaps and… knife fishing?
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The Travellers Parasite

The Traveller's Parasite

They're everywhere, often difficult to detect until it's too late, but when they strike, you'll know you've been had.
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