Exploring a new culture is one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of spending time abroad. As exciting as a new destination can be, it can ...
In the third part of our series on how to behave abroad, we’ll travel back to the old world and give you some tips and tricks on how to blend in in Ge...
Ah, romance. Nothing gets the heart fluttering like candlelight, flowers and the sound of sweet nothings. We love it so much, we have a day dedicated ...
Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudde...
Once the travel bug bites, there’s no escape. Soon, daydreaming about distant destinations, stuffing your belongings in a worn backpack, and heading t...
February 8, 2016, is the first day of the New Year on the Chinese calendar, and it not only marks the beginning of the Year of the Monkey but also the...
Winter and I have a love-hate relationship – we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...
One of the top priorities when traveling abroad – right after sightseeing and eating – is to not come across as an ignorant tourist who couldn’t care ...
When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...
Less than three weeks to go to Christmas and all the fun, jolly and great food that comes with it. Although Christmas is celebrated almost everywhere ...
Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingredients, but the combination of flavors, textures ...
Everything is different in China, which is exactly why it’s such an exciting place to visit. In order to lessen the effect of the culture shock, we co...
