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Don’t Wear Red to an Indian Wedding: The Travels and Trials of a White Girl in India, Part 1
My story begins one evening in November on the sticky bar stools of a local pub in Manhattan. The pub, known as Biddy's, was located just underneath my apartment. Since moving into…
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The Problem With The Cultural Iceberg Metaphor
The Problem With The Cultural Iceberg Metaphor
For many years the “iceberg” metaphor has permeated cultural studies. The core of the idea is that for each distinct culture, there are…
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The Zika Virus and the Media
Puerto Rico, a little island in the Caribbean is home to dazzling waterfalls, beaches and rainforests. The versatile terrain has generated a loyal clientele of families, retired couples…
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Condos Offer the Best of Both Worlds – Private Property within a Secure Complex
Condos Offer the Best of Both Worlds – Private Property within a Secure Complex
While the idea of a condo may bring lavish lifestyles and expensive tastes to mind, the truth is that…
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Is a Newly Developed Townhouse Right for You?
Is a Newly Developed Townhouse Right for You?
Newly launched townhouses are commonly seen as an attractive option for property buyers, especially for first-time buyers looking for a…
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What You Need to Know About Zika
If you’re interested in living, traveling or working internationally - especially in the Caribbean and Latin America - you’ve probably been following the latest on the Zika virus, which…
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Piedmont: Gastronomy, History and Beautiful Landscapes
Piedmont: Gastronomy, History and Beautiful Landscapes
I’ve always had a fascination with the northwestern Italian region of Piedmont, with its perfect combination of gastronomy,…
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American Doctors Find Better Work and Play in Britain
American Doctors Find Better Work and Play in Britain
More and more American doctors leave the US practice and choose to settle down in the UK. Many would wonder why medical…
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Get to Know the Companies that Let You Make Your Own Job
I know it sounds illusory: Being in charge of only the things you like doing, making your own schedule, or working from a beach house during summer months sounds like your typical…
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Nightlife In Managua
Nightlife In Managua
For many years, Managua has been off of tourists’ and expats’ itineraries when they have come to Nicaragua.
In general, people have always flocked to Granada,…
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The Journey is More Important Than the Destination
Prior to cycling long distances, I like to have a general plan of where I’ll be going and when I should reach my “destination”. My rational side proceeds to painstakingly research and…
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Cycling Tourism along Milan’s Canal (Navigli) Network
Despite Milan being strategically located at the gateway to the Italian peninsula, the city does not have a direct river or sea connection, which was traditionally seen as fundamental…
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Yes, You Can Watch Netflix in Nicaragua
We all look forward to the adventure that visiting or living in a foreign country entails, but after so many adventures, it’s nice to relax with a good movie or head out to a local bar…
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Eating in the Andes: A Glutton’s Guide to Cusco
We came down through the hillside by van, pitching in the cuts of the mountain. Since dawn, we had been in Saksaywaman, an Inca citadel dating back to the 13th century. I was still…
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How Malta Came to Host Europe’s Favourite Poker Tournament
How Malta Came to Host Europe’s Favourite Poker Tournament
Malta has always been a hit destination amongst tourists; as popular for family holidays as it is for business trips - and…
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What I Learned in Latvia
Choosing to move abroad for any reason is difficult and actually making the move doubly so. When I studied abroad in Latvia there’s a lot of things that I would’ve loved to have known.…
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The Best Countries To Study And Work In
The Best Countries To Study And Work In
Finding a part-time job of your interest and expertise while studying abroad can be of great help financially as well as educationally. While…
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Want to Avoid Violence? Visit These 10 Countries
It seems like every day there is a new story about some tragedy, some battle, some act of terrible violence happening somewhere in the world. These stories pour in from all corners of…
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A Lower Cost of Living is Possible in Central America
There’s nothing quite like going to the grocery store, filling a shopping cart full of fresh fruits, local beef and chicken, and anything else you desire, then getting to the check out…
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6 Things Everyone Should Know Before Moving to Spain
6 Things Everyone Should Know Before Moving to Spain
With Spain set to see a huge influx of tourism this year and big cities like Madrid gearing up for the lion’s share of the action,…
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