Expat Life & Travel
9 American Stereotypes World Cup Tourists Expected To Find… That Completely Fell Apart
After Years of Hearing America Was Dangerous, Unfriendly, and Falling Apart, Thousands of European Fans Discovered a Very Different Country.
9 Popular Expat Opinions I No Longer Believe
After More Than Two Decades Abroad, I Realized Some of Our Favorite Expat Talking Points Simply Aren’t True.
7 Frustrating Errands Abroad That Made Me Miss America More Than I’d Like To Admit
The Embarrassing Hassles That Hit Harder Than Culture Shock
9 European Habits I Thought Were Crazy… Until America Started Feeling Crazy Instead
Living Abroad Didn’t Just Change My Opinion of Europe. It Completely Rewired How I See The U.S..
7 American Food “Freedoms” I Missed Abroad… Until I Realized They Were Traps
Free Refills, Free Condiments, Giant Portions, and Endless Choices Felt Like Freedom Until Living Abroad Made Me Question Everything
7 Foreign Customs I Envied For Years… Until I Actually Had To Live With Them
The Hidden Tradeoffs of the Things Americans Are Told to Admire
6 Airport “Rules” That Aren’t Actually The Problem. The Real Problem Is What American Travelers Assume
For Years, I Blamed Airlines, Security, and Airports For Ruining My Trips. Turns Out, My Own Expectations Were Sabotaging Me Just Fine.
“When you assume, you make an ass out of you and me.”