Crossing the Border: When Does Culture Shock Become Racism?
Experiencing different cultures is part of the reason we travel, and those of us who…
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Law of the Land: Laws, Rights, and Scams – Oh My!
*Editor’s Note: The original print version wrongly listed Raffles Medical as International SOS. In Case…
Home Is What You Make It!
The word home elicits many different thoughts, emotions, memories, and experiences from everyone. To some,…
The Signs of Reverse Culture Shock
The idea that one day as an expat you have to go home doesn’t become…
10 Things I Hate About You: Readers Dish About Annoying Things Foreigners Do
I totally and completely understand the culture shock that happens which sometimes turns into cultural…
Cultural Adjustment: Where Do You Draw the Line?
How much do you adjust in a culture different from your own to show your…
Getting Over Common Cultural Shocks in Beijing
I noticed sometime back that whenever I left the country (Beijing to be specific) and…
I’m Not Fat, I’m Pregnant!
Today, while talking to a dear friend on Skype, I was telling her how grateful…
How to Succeed at Being a Trailing Spouse (without Really Trying)
Recently, a fantastic piece that sums up the expat trailing spouse’s experience made the rounds…
Super Sized America
I was stunned when my daughter’s "kids’ meal" was served. She ordered crispy chicken…