Grocery Store Culture Shock: What No One Warned Me About
From bargaining for produce to touching fruit, these cultural surprises made me rethink everything I knew about grocery shopping.
From bargaining for produce to touching fruit, these cultural surprises made me rethink everything I knew about grocery shopping.
From “always book in advance” to “avoid street food”… here’s why some of the most common travel advice is dead wrong.
From mastering negotiation to reading body language… how life in other countries transformed my everyday abilities.
From missed flights to language fails, how my worst travel moments turned into unforgettable experiences (and how yours can too!)
You landed as a naive foreigner, but now your morning coffee appears before you even order it and tourists start asking “you” for directions. Let’s face it, you’ve gone native!
An honest look at the emotional highs and lows of starting over in a new country, and how to thrive wherever you are!
From isolation to burnout. What no one tells you about working and traveling the world.
From overspending to rookie booking face plants, what I wish I’d known before stepping foot on that damn plane!
Lessons on contentment, community, and culture that you can apply no matter where you live.
Moving abroad isn’t just about packing your bags and chasing adventure, it’s a crash course in culture shock, unexpected pitfalls, and lessons learned the hard way.
Many expats dive in with big dreams, only to stumble over the same avoidable mistakes. Before you become another cautionary tale, let’s break down the nine biggest blunders and how to sidestep them like a seasoned.. well… expat.