Even if we try really hard, it's impossible not to make a cultural blunder now and again. Thanks to the advent of the internet, learning about a culture and its norms before we travel somewhere has never been easier, but that doesn't make us immune to the odd cultural faux pas. The important part is …
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On surviving life without travel
When I catch up with friends these days, whether they’re a fellow travel addict or not, the conversation inevitably turns this way, and they give me a sympathetic look and ask: “How are you coping without travel?” A life suddenly without travel It’s a privileged problem to have, but the fact …
Studying Abroad: Episode 233 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
If I had a time travel machine I might scoot myself back to my first year at university and go hunting for some study abroad options. I literally don't remember learning about any study abroad schemes back then - I'm sure they existed, but they certainly weren't as abundant as they are these days …