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Chilling Out in Catalunya: Barcelona

Last week, I engaged in the time old tradition of exchange students taking a trip when we should be focusing…

My Expat-terns

100. Understand the land where you travel. This means more than simply knowing, “X country is between the Y sea and Z mountain range.” No. It is about whose land it is rightfully, what it is/was used for, and understanding your status on it.

7. Dogs are relatively the same around the world – all they want is a belly rub.

108. When some random person asks you question about ‘which country you are in’ while visiting Israel, the right answer is ending the conversation (tip from an Israeli-Canadian friend).

98. Halloween is sadly not accepted by everyone. It is a very culturally relative holiday.

11. You are never alone in mind or opinion. No matter how alien you may be or feel.

36. Sometimes cake is the answer to a long day with an even longer tomorrow on the horizon. Somehow this simple dessert can make all tension melt away like cream cheese frosting. Cake is a wonderful travel companion. I met a hiking enthusiast/ amateur life guru who trekked the Appalachian Trial (AT) drawing strength from the Hostess Brand assortment of desserts. Cake is a battery of a treat for all travellers.

89. No matter where you are or where you all come from, talk to your roommates/suite-mates/partners about what bothers you. Do not let any situation between you all get out of hand.

26. Pack less than you expect you’ll need. You can still buy things when you’re abroad. Also, packing less may make you more sociable. You’ll have to interact, ask questions, and go out into the world in order to get what you want. It may be the necessary kick in your timid pants that you’ll need to start exploring your destination.

60. Pout in the Paris metro system.

43. Remember clothing sizes vary in different regions of the world. A large in Ecuador is not a large from the USA …

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