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- Tips for Getting Internet: What to Do When There is Bad Connection While Traveling
Not having a stable internet connection is difficult, And not having any signal in areas when you are traveling is worse. Years ago, I traveled to many countries, and this was before the internet was … Read more - 13 Best Tips for How to Sleep on a Plane: Expert Advice for a Restful Flight
Are you someone who struggles to get a good night's sleep on a plane? You're not alone. Many people find it difficult to rest comfortably while flying, especially on long-haul flights. The first time in … Read more - ISDIN Sunscreen Benefits: The Importance of Sunscreen When Traveling to High Altitudes and Closer to the Equator
When planning a trip, it's important to consider how you'll protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Sun exposure can lead to a variety of short-term issues, such as sunburns, and long-term problems, like … Read more - How to Touch Up Gray Roots DIY While Traveling or Living Abroad
Planning for long-term travel or living abroad demands organization. There are many everyday situations that we need to readjust, especially in a new culture. One of those is for those of us who need to … Read more - The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year: Differences between High School and College Gap Years Explained
Taking a gap year can be an excellent opportunity for personal growth, travel, and gaining new experiences. However, it is important to carefully consider the pros and cons before making a decision. A gap year … Read more - Do I Have to Go Through Customs for a Connecting Flight?
When traveling internationally and having a connecting flight, it can be confusing to know whether you have to go through customs. The answer is usually yes, but it is not so black and white. It … Read more - Travel Medical Insurance: Essential Coverage for International Travelers
Traveling abroad can be an exciting experience, but it's important to be prepared for unexpected events. Travel medical insurance is one of the most important things to consider before embarking on your trip. This type … Read more - VPN While Traveling Abroad: Is it Worth the Investment?
I needed a VPN when living abroad, although I had lived for many years without one. But the more we could do everything online, I was limited without a VPN as I could not access … Read more - The Perception of Time in Different Cultures: Punctuality, Meal Times, and Daily Life Abroad
When traveling to a foreign country, one of the most significant cultural differences you may encounter is the perception of time. Do you hear “mañana” in a Spanish-speaking culture or “pal-li, pal-li” in Korean? Subtle … Read more - Natural Remedies for Altitude Sickness (Prevent and Treat)
If you're planning an adventure to a high-altitude location, you may be concerned about altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is a common problem when you travel to high-altitude places, and your body has trouble adjusting to … Read more - How To Haggle Abroad: Tips And Strategies
Haggling is common in many countries, and it is important to know how to do it if you travel abroad. The main reason to use it is that in many places you travel to, there … Read more - Reverse Culture Shock
HOW TO PREPARE AND DEAL WITH RETURNING TO YOUR HOME COUNTRY AFTER LIVING IN DIFFERENT CULTURES Returning to your home country after living in different cultures can be an exciting yet challenging experience. While you … Read more - Jet Lag Tips: Coping with Symptoms and Causes
If you plan on traveling across time zones, you may experience jet lag. Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that affects your body's natural clock or circadian rhythm. Although we all think we are … Read more - Digital Nomads vs. Remote Workers
If you're interested in working remotely, you may have heard the terms “digital nomad” and “remote worker” used interchangeably. While there are many overlapping similarities, a few points differentiate the two. Digital nomads are remote … Read more - Foreign English Language Newspapers
Foreign local English newspapers in the country where you reside can make a huge difference in your experience abroad. Since the country you are in may not speak your native tongue, English may be … Read more - A Virtual Mailbox Is A Solution
Virtual Mailboxes can solve your problem when traveling or living abroad: Where do you get your mail? Some details take a lot of thought when traveling. Where will your mail go if you no longer … Read more - WhatsApp: What It Is And Why You Need It
WhatsApp? What’s up? WhatsApp has revolutionized international communication. Years ago, when I would come back to the States and talk about WhatsApp, people had no idea what I was talking about. I explained it is … Read more - Emergencies Abroad: How To Be Prepared
While thinking about what you would do in an emergency while traveling is not an optimistic topic, it is essential while preparing for and during your trip. Preparing for an emergency in your home country … Read more - Do I Need A Visa Abroad?
Visas, these simple stamps or stickers in your passport, or nowadays without a sticker or stamp, hold power and the possibility to open doors to the world. Acting as the official authorization granted by a … Read more - Driving Abroad
A common question you may ask before traveling is, “Can I use a U.S. driver’s license abroad?” The next question is, “Do I want to drive abroad?” Driving in a different country can be an … Read more - Safety Tips For Women Traveling Abroad
Safety is your #1 priority when you travel. Anytime in history that a woman travels alone, there have always been risks. Nowadays, you have to be more cautious than before, but there are practical ways … Read more - Bringing Your Pet Abroad
Having a pet abroad or bringing your pet abroad to travel with you can sound fun and comforting in the midst of this great adventure. Before you decide to have a furball companion internationally, there … Read more - What Is An Expat?
An expatriate, or expat, is someone who lives abroad outside of their native country for any length of time. Years ago, you may have heard other terms, such as traveler, backpacker, emigrant, or foreigner. But … Read more - The Time Travel Machine
I always like to think about how travel has changed over the years. Traveling before the internet and traveling after. Traveling before smartphones, and traveling after, Traveling before 9/11, and traveling after. Each person could … Read more
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- Tips for Getting Internet: What to Do When There is Bad Connection While Traveling
- 13 Best Tips for How to Sleep on a Plane: Expert Advice for a Restful Flight
- ISDIN Sunscreen Benefits: The Importance of Sunscreen When Traveling to High Altitudes and Closer to the Equator
- How to Touch Up Gray Roots DIY While Traveling or Living Abroad
- The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year: Differences between High School and College Gap Years Explained