Author: Anita L Hummel
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Cultural Shock vs. Cultural Adaptation: How to Thrive Abroad
Moving to a new country is an adventure filled with excitement, opportunities, and challenges. It’s a chance to immerse yourself in a different way of life, explore new cultures, and grow as a person. Yet, for many people, the initial stages of living abroad can feel overwhelming due to cultural shock. This natural reaction to…
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Famous Women in Sailing History You Should Know About
The history of sailing has long been dominated by tales of male explorers, naval commanders, and adventurers. Yet throughout the centuries, remarkable women have defied convention, broken barriers, and left indelible marks on maritime history. These pioneering women didn’t just participate in sailing—they revolutionized it, redefined it, and proved that the sea recognizes no gender…
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What Does It Mean to Live Life as a Global Citizen?
To live as a global citizen is to wake up each day with a sense that the world is bigger than your backyard—and that your actions ripple far beyond what you can see. It’s not about erasing your national identity or abandoning your roots. It’s about expanding your perspective. It’s about knowing that humanity is…
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How to Make Friends While Traveling or Living Abroad
Traveling the world or living overseas can be thrilling, eye-opening, and endlessly rewarding. But let’s be real: it can also get lonely. Even if people constantly surround you, that doesn’t mean you’re making real connections. Whether you’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, teaching English in Europe, or starting a new job in South America, finding meaningful…
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The Best Languages to Learn for Traveling the World
If you’re planning to travel the world, one of the most valuable tools you can carry with you is a language. While apps, hand gestures, and translation tools can help in a pinch, nothing beats the human connection of speaking to someone in their native tongue. Whether you’re wandering the streets of Tokyo, negotiating prices…
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How Vietnam’s War-Torn Past Shaped Its Vibrant Present
2025 marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon. Here’s what Vietnam looks like now. Fifty years ago, on April 30, 1975, helicopters lifted off from rooftops in Saigon as the last American personnel evacuated. North Vietnamese tanks rolled into the city, ending decades of war and officially unifying the country. For many Americans, this…