As foreigners in alien lands we often come across cultural customs, habits and behaviors that baffle us, charm us, annoy us, or creep us out altogether. Generally we like to…
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When you’re an expat living in a foreign country it’s often a challenge to find the things you need or want. Shops are different, food is not what you’re used…
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As a traveler or an expat you discover the idiosyncrasies of other cultures and countries, but you also learn to see your own homeland with new eyes. (A shocking experience this can be, not?) It’s interesting as well to learn how foreigners see your culture and your people.
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Expat Life: Dancing with the Gypsies
Tell me, what do you think of Gypsies? Or should we even say Gypsies? Roma people is the more pc name I’ve heard. I live in France right now and…
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Expat Foodie: Of Oysters and Angel Poop
Who loves oysters? Raw on the shell? Grilled with a yummy sauce? Living in the south of France near the Mediterranean coast, I’m surrounded by a culinary scene awash in…
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