Photo by: Paul Riel
Facing Up to First Impressions
First impressions oftentimes stick the most in your minds. The feeling of having touched down on foreign soil, with no real idea of what might happen next can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking! Some of the most memorable trips were built on first impressions.
Jet Lag and Language Barriers
Two of the initial hurdles you must overcome are language barriers and jet lag, For the first few days it feels as if your body is thrown off track. And forget about everything you thought you'd learned about Swahili before you got here, you don't understand a single thing that they're saying!
Making New Friends and Fitting In
Some people just have a knack for making new friends, while the rest of us like to take our time. How do you react when it comes time to deal with the inevitable act of making friends in a new place?
Finding the Daily Necessities
As we all know, the joys of being in a different country do not come without hardships, and sometimes just trying to get the simple things done can be the most frustrating part. Contributing blogger Jon Gedge writes about finding the light at the end of this inevitable tunnel.
3 Steps to Squashing Loneliness
In a recent forum post, the question was raised: How can I deal with loneliness when I'm traveling by myself? The o.p. had just embarked on her first 9-month adventure drifting solo around the globe, and after spending the first 2 weeks in South Africa, she was beginning to feel lonely.
