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November 18th, 2011 - 6:00 am § in Culture, Peru

Readjusting…

I’ve heard lots of people talk about how ‘reverse culture shock’ can actually be worse than the initial adjustment of moving to a new country.  I suppose in some ways you think you know what to expect when you return home whereas when you move somewhere else everything is generally excit[...]

April 22nd, 2010 - 4:05 pm § in Belize, Culture, Guatemala, In the Field, Volunteer

Culture Shock in Central America

After six-months in Belize as a volunteer, I was able to acquire a position in Guatemala with an actual paycheck. Aside from the obvious benefits of this upgrade (no more paying for Belikin beer with my savings!), I am slowly making the transition to life with a refrigerator, toaster oven, functioni[...]

March 19th, 2010 - 9:04 pm § in Around Town, Culture, Nicaragua

Pan Doesn’t Only Mean Bread

Recently, I read “At Some Point I Became Lorena” by fellow blogger Lauren Foukes, and her post brought my adopted nickname to my attention. I thought her post was very clever, and an example of how names are not always easily translatable. I was always under the impression that I had an [...]

January 15th, 2010 - 11:08 pm § in Argentina, Culture

Mate Makes Amigos

One of the best ways I’ve found to bond with Argentinians is over a helping of mate. Mate is the local tea that, it is said, just about all Argentinians drink, though after spending enough time here, you quickly learn that the idea of drinking it all day is more of a myth. Some don’t [...][...]

October 19th, 2009 - 1:50 pm § in Good Ideas, In the Field, Tips & Resources, Volunteer

Your Friend, the Poncho Guy

Everyone knows at least one ‘Poncho Guy.’ He’s your friend who has recently returned from six months in Mexico or Bolivia and even though he´s now back in urban Flagstaff, he refuses to take off his poncho. Long term travelers become so immersed in cultures that they often bring home physical[...]





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