A Day in the Life of An Expat in Copenhagen, Denmark

  2 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  The Danes call this hygge: the art of cozying up with your significant other (or friends and family) to ward off winter.  More »

Eating Live Animals: One Eater's Experience in Korea

Popular  13 Comments

TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  With a deep breath and a deeper sigh, I pick up one of the smaller chunks. And it moves.   More »

Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?

  5 Comments

TRAVEL SAFETY:  The French government has introduced a bill which would force tourists to pay for their rescues abroad, begging the question: when are travelers taking too high of risks?   More »

A Day in the Life of an Au Pair in Breukelen, The Netherlands

Popular  12 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  A day in the life of an American au pair in The Netherlands.   More »

5 Essential Online Resources for Finding ESL Jobs

  5 Comments

TEACHING:  A guide to where to find information online about teaching jobs and teaching English overseas.  More »

Does Travel Abroad = Less Conspicuous Consumption At Home?

Popular  11 Comments

CULTURE:  Exploring the potential of travel to alter the way we think about our needs and lifestyles at home.   More »

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Kagoshima, Japan

  7 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  A day in the life of an American working in Japan.   More »

Getting Hassled In Top Travel Spots: Preventable or Inevitable?

Popular  11 Comments

CULTURE:  In many popular travel "destinations," travelers are little more than a path to the cash.   More »

Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues

Popular  12 Comments

BEST CITIES:  There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly cold and rainy here).  More »

Maps and Travel : How Would You Map Your Travels?

  8 Comments

TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  How would we construct maps of the places we've visited or would like to visit? What would our maps reveal about what interests us in a trip?  More »

What Makes Travel Abroad Unique, and Why Should Americans Do It?

  4 Comments

CULTURE:  So many travelers seem to assume that traveling abroad in and of itself is a good thing, and the fact that Americans don't do more of it is a bad thing. Why?  More »

A Day in the Life of A Writer in Zagreb, Croatia

Popular  14 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  Cafes, coffee, flower markets, and a slight hint of discomfort- a day in the life of an expat in Croatia.   More »

A Day in the Life of An Expat in Suwon, Korea

Popular  18 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  A day in the life of an American in Korea.   More »

Indulgence in New Orleans: A Guide to 7 Classic Desserts

  6 Comments

CULTURE:  In New Orleans, you should leave room for dessert.  More »

Taxis: Love 'em or Hate 'em?

  3 Comments

TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  Come on, you know you want to tell that taxi story. Do it here.   More »

A Day in the Life of An Expat in Sydney, Australia

  6 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  From flat whites to kangaroo BBQ's - the average day of an American in Sydney.   More »

Ignorance or Bravery? A "Moral Holiday" in Indonesia

  9 Comments

CULTURE:  In coming to Indonesia, I had been looking for that thrill of raw experience that only traveling can give you. But here was a sensation I hadn’t quite bargained for: I felt like I was on the edge of the world.  More »

How to Sleep in Your Vehicle

Popular  17 Comments

TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:   If you’re adventurous enough, sleeping in your vehicle can save you hundreds of dollars and allow you to extend your trip by months.   More »

13 Classic Japanese Junk Foods

  2 Comments

TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  Think of a long and perfectly cylindrical Cheeto, with Japanese flavors like spicy cod roe, ume boshi plum, okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), and tako yaki (octopus dumpling balls).   More »

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Salta, Argentina

  5 Comments

LIVING ABROAD:  Even the smell of the cleaner in the bathroom is different.  More »

From the Editor

Life in Oaxaca and the Many Layers of Travel

Your editor’s adventures and musings in Mexico.

Your Voice

"I laughed at your first line... as an American family living in Spain the cardinal rule of Spanish etiquette is "manana." Arrive on time and you w"

» from A Day in the Life of An Expat in Copenhagen, Denmark

Hot Discussions


Most Popular


Explore the Community