Travel & Culture

At first glance, Vietnam, with its mountains, bays, beaches and villages, not to mention cuisine, is a logical place for tourism to have flourished over the ages. But a political history involving...

Deep in the heart of southeast Asia lies the small country of Malaysia. It is nestled in between Thailand to the north and Singapore and Indonesia to the south. Originally part of the British...

Usually you plan to spend money when you travel, but have you ever thought about making money legally while living and traveling abroad? English is the international language of business and...

As travel goes, the country of Iran gets a bad wrap. What most people know of the country is what they see on the nightly news, and the news is almost never good. However, Iran is actually a...

How to get along with your host family in a foreign country.

A wonderful way to learn about another country’s cuisine is by booking and taking a culinary tour in foreign country. There are many wonderfully delicious tours in varies countries around the...

The benefits of teaching abroad are numerous and often highly personal, because people choose to teach abroad for many different reasons. The main benefits of teaching abroad, however, are the...

Identifying coins of the world can be both fun and challenging. Think of it as cracking the mystery posed by a perplexing foreign object. By learning what all coins have in common, you can look...

How to take a few easy steps so extended travel abroad doesn't result in culture shock.

Ok, so you've decided to leave your comfort zone and broaden your horizon a little. Ok a lot. But even if you may be the most independent person you know, traveling for a vacation or planning to...

In operation since 1972 and running for 18 consecutive days and nights, the Kerrville Folk Festival attracts thousands fans of folk, country and country-rock from all over the country to hear...

If you find yourself in a position where you need to prepare to travel from the U.S., there are a number of small details you must take into account. Besides simple legalities, there are a number...

Culture shock is a normal response to immersion in an unfamiliar culture. You can overcome culture shock by taking a few positive steps and being patient with yourself as you acclimate to your...