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Ciudad de México (Mexico City): Rather Homey

October 2023, after a blitz of in-person work events, I decided to use a bunch of compensatory time for an…

It’s a busy time for me, but that’s a good thing. Part of my business includes some work-related travel through…

Wow! It’s been a bit since the last blog post, but a pandemic will do that. Welcome back to Expat-terns,…

So, here we are, in a global pandemic. Fun, eh? I am not sure about you all, but for me,…

Cultures vary immensely as do their internal sub-cultures. For those in an out-group, things might always seem strange. And, for…

Eating etiquette varies globally. There are subtle norms that can be difficult for travellers especially to catch during short visits.…

Recently (before COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns), I was fortunate to find the time and funds to head south to a country…

Personally, I love trans-equatorial travel. Crossing this not-so-arbitrary line means a change in seasons, and living in a relatively cold…

Despite visiting the UK many times, I have actually never experienced its centre of power: England. No. I opt for…

İstanbul is a big city, and each of its neighbourhoods is an adventure in itself. For this reason, each Istanbul…