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April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New... Read More

People Culture travel life laos

TCK /tēsēkā/ noun: Third Culture Kid; someone who lived a part, or all, of their childhood in a culture(s) or... Read More

Culture foreigner TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds... Read More

People Culture travel life food china Chinese

Anndrea Scroggins Thirteen years of my life were spent in Southeast Asia. During that time, I was a minority. I had... Read More

Culture development travel life foreigner overseas TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

One of the greatest treasures in my life is the kindergarten that sits between the gate to my apartment complex and the... Read More

People Culture travel foreigner

Vietnam includes over fifty recognized ethnic groups. The majority ethnic group is the Kinh (pronounced similarly to... Read More

People English History Culture Vietnam

Mongolia has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Throughout its history, Mongolia has been both the conqueror... Read More

People English History Mongolia Culture

Culture foreigner lessons

One of the great joys of living and working overseas is the opportunity to build friendships and interact with the... Read More

People Culture life foreigner tips

Culture travel students short term