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Expat Life & Travel

7 Unforgettable Travel Experiences That Won’t Cost You A Dime!

by David Peluchette

How to Find the Best Free Travel Experiences No One Talks About!

I thought the best travel experiences had price tags. 

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5 Eye-Opening Reasons Why I Haven’t Owned A Car In 26 Years! How Life Abroad Makes It Easy!

by David Peluchette

I Haven’t Owned a Car in Over Two Decades! Here’s How Living Abroad Made It Effortless!

As an expat, I’ve lived in multiple countries without ever needing a car. Here’s how I made it work, and why it might be the best reason for you to move abroad too!

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7 American Foods That The Rest Of The World Thinks Are Totally Bizarre!

by David Peluchette

What the World Just Doesn’t Get About Classic American Foods Like PB & J and Mac and Cheese!

I was recently reminded of how American food was, well… different, when my Italian landlord here in Saranda asked me about peanut butter.

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6 Things That Are Legal In The U.S. But Could Get You Locked Up Abroad!

by David Peluchette

What You Think is Normal in the U.S. Could Land You a Fine or Jail Time Abroad!

You think you know the rules, until you step foot outside the U.S.A… 

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6 Reasons Why Moving Abroad Won’t Free You From “The Matrix”!

by David Peluchette

The Harsh Truth About “Escaping the System”

Think moving abroad is your escape hatch? The ultimate red pill out of The Matrix, where sky-high rent, soul-sucking commutes, and nonstop political chaos keep you stuck in a life you never signed up for?

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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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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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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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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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