I talked a bit about this when I wrote about experiencing reverse culture shock, but oftentimes, I think addressing the concept of “home” is just as important as talking about our journeys. I plan on leaving in about three weeks to New York to see some of my friends there, and it will be several […]
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Expat Versus Tourist: Which is Better?
Lately, the idea of being an expatriate versus being a tourist has been on my mind. I think we usually think of the two as very separate entities, but the truth is, any time you are an expat, you probably still have more in common with the dozens of tourists filtering their way in and […]
The Best Travel Books for Twenty-Somethings
The only thing that can compete with the experience of traveling is reading about it! As an avid reader, one of my favorite pastimes is to curl up with a book—before I had the freedom to explore new places, reading was a way for me to visit foreign cultures and to try and understand the […]