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Apr 29, 2021 Culture travel plans overseas preparation

A nagging pressure tightens around the back of your neck, spreading across your shoulders. Your thoughts are muddled:... Read More

Apr 6, 2021 People Culture travel life laos

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

Feb 11, 2021 travel life foreigner Language

The ability to laugh at yourself is critical when you move to another country, especially when you start to learn a new... Read More

Nov 19, 2020 People travel life leader

Much of my international travel is in support of humanitarian work, so, as a result, I see difficult places and hear... Read More

Aug 31, 2020 People Culture travel life food china Chinese

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

Aug 13, 2020 Culture development travel life foreigner overseas TCK childhood Third Culture Kid

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

Jul 20, 2020 People Culture travel foreigner

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

Jul 8, 2020 development travel plans life Teacher

He pulled open the calendar on his phone, swiping to the days when he would be gone. It would only be four weeks, but…... Read More