We think being an engaged citizen is pretty important, so figuring out how to vote in national elections while abroad is a priority. Regardless of what side you fall on, if you’re a U.S. citizen 18 or older, we sincerely hope you’ll vote in every presidential election as well as your local elections. If you…
Updated: June 2020. Originally published: June 2016. We all know that traveling abroad opens doors to experience new cultures. Participating long-term in a foreign culture allows one to dig even further. Whether it’s working, studying, or volunteering, giving back to the community can provide a deeper perspective than being a tourist. As the world becomes…
When we were in Peace Corps, we loved getting a care package from home. Living abroad means being away from the people and places you care about. Even when things are going well, you can feel isolated and homesick. A small token from home can mean the world! In this post, we put together our best…
Not too long ago, I came across this thoughtful blog post by a couple in the Peace Corps who had joined my Blog Challenge over at BloggingAbroad.org (a project to help people living abroad promote cross-cultural understanding online). After the 2016 elections in the U.S., I thought it more important than ever that Americans experience…