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9 American Phrases That Mean Something Totally Different Overseas!

by David Peluchette

Think you’re speaking English? Think again!

I learned the hard way that telling a British guy I “liked his pants” didn’t quite land the way I intended.

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Categories Expat Life & Travel, The USA & Canada

7 Situations The U.S. Embassy Won’t Help Americans With Abroad!

by David Peluchette

What U.S. Consular Services Don’t Tell You Until It’s Too Late… How to Protect Yourself Abroad

I used to think the U.S. Embassy was the ultimate safety net abroad, like an overprotective parent who’d swoop in if I lost my passport, got thrown in a Ukrainian jail, or found myself broke in a back alley in Istanbul.

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

9 Useless Travel Items You Always Pack But Don’t Need Abroad!

by David Peluchette

Overpacking is Holding You Back & Here’s How to Fix It!

Take it from me! I’ve been living out of a 50lb suitcase for the past 6 years. Here’s what I’ll never pack again!

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

7 Surprising Things You Can Do In An Airport Every Traveler Needs To Know & How To Find Them!

by David Peluchette

Unlock Hidden Airport Secrets That Will Save You Time, Money, and Stress on Your Next Trip!

Stuck in an airport, watching the clock tick down, surrounded by overpriced coffee and endless delays? Sound familiar?

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

8 American Foods Banned In Europe And Why You Should Be Concerned

by David Peluchette

The Hidden Ingredients the EU Won’t Allow, But You’re Still Eating!

I had just stepped off the plane recently after 3 years abroad, and one of my first stops of course? 

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

The 6 Best Pieces Of Travel Advice I’ve Ever Heard And Why They Work!

by David Peluchette

Insider Secrets That Turn Any Trip Into an Epic Adventure

Game-Changing Tips From Those “In the Know” That Will Make You Rethink Your Next Adventure!

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

7 Brutal Truths About Renouncing U.S. Citizenship That No One Tells You!

by David Peluchette

So You Want to Escape the USA? Here’s Why Leaving the Land of The Free Is Harder Than You Think!

I was in a Tbilisi café, sipping coffee strong enough to revive the dead, when an American backpacker crashed into the seat across from me.

”Dude, I’m done with Uncle Sam. Taxes, politics, all of it. I’m renouncing.”

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

10 Innocent American Habits That Are Shockingly Rude In Other Countries And How to Avoid Them!

by David Peluchette

American Habits That Shock Abroad: How to Avoid Unintentional Offense

What Feels Normal in the U.S. Can Offend People Abroad. Here’s What You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip!

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

10 Ways Living Abroad Changed Me Forever And Why You’ll Never See Life The Same Way Again!

by David Peluchette

How Living Abroad Rewires Your Brain (And Your Life Forever)

From food to friendships, moving abroad reshaped my beliefs, habits, and sense of home in ways I never imagined.

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Categories Expat Life & Travel

5 Hidden Dangers Of Slow Travel That No One Talks About And How To Avoid Them!

by David Peluchette

Think Slow Travel Is the Cure for Over-Tourism? Think Again.

Slow travel is marketed as the solution to mass tourism, but is it quietly creating the same problems it was meant to solve?

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Categories Expat Life & Travel
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