Search Results: Culture Shock
Inflight Slippers and Homelessness: What It’s Like to Come Home After a Long Time Abroad
During the 24 hour flight back to Thailand from my holiday visit home in the States, I had a jarring identity crisis. It’s possible this was caused by some combination of claustrophobia, jet lag, or the dangerous combination of drinking coffee and wine simultaneously.
Safety First: Tips for Women Traveling Solo
For some people, the thought of going to the movies alone is daunting enough, let alone a solo vacation, but many adventurers will tell you that traveling alone can be an empowering and rewarding experience that’s not to be missed.
How to Prep for Visiting a Third World Country
Traveling anywhere is awesome, but there is something special about going to a third world country. When the conveniences of first world living get turned down, the volume of everything else gets turned up–sometimes literally, in large cities!
Are You an Annoying Tourist? 7 Ways to Tell
Here’s how to tell if you’re the traveling version of “That Guy,” and how to avoid it in the future.
7 Places to Travel Before You Have Kids
Whether or not schlepping around Disneyland with a pile of kids is your idea of a good time, you’ve got to agree there are a few places you should go before you’ve got little ones running around.
Get Out: The Unfriendliest Cities in the World
For every five-star review of a travel destination on TripAdvisor, there’s the opposite. The reasons range from locations that look better in pictures to over-populated city centers filled with scam artists and hucksters to over-priced meals served with a side order of attitude. It’s time to venture off-resort, into some of the unfriendliest cities in the whole wide world.
How to Do Couchsurfing Like a Pro
Once you understand the core values and rules of a “perfect” CouchSurfing host and surfer, you’ll be able to make the most of your Couchsurfing experience.
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