Have you got the long-term travel bug? Have you been considering acting on it? We put our heads together and talk pros and cons of living and working abroad, and what kind of options you have for making it happen. Whether you're a digital wizard, in the medical world, or have a passion for farming, … Continue reading Episode 27: Traveling Jobs
This week we take a look at some of the fun festivals around the world that celebrate this beautiful time of year! This is a followup of episode 3, when we talked about spring festivals around the world. Today, we start in Mexico with the Day of the Dead, then travel to Argentina's wine festival, … Continue reading Episode 26: Fall Festivals
It's time for some heavy nerding-out, y'all. This week is a continuation of one of our most popular episodes (#16), the Evolution of English, Part 1. In Part 2, we look at Shakespearean English: was it really similar to American English? The answer is a bit less straightforward than the rumor-spreaders would have you believe! … Continue reading Episode 25: The Evolution of English, Part 2
The people you're with (or not with) when you're traveling can make or break a trip. This week we talk to Jane, who traveled solo for 4 months around Southeast Asia before linking up with a travel buddy. She tells us about her amazing experience, and shares some advice on going solo! A huge thanks … Continue reading Episode 24: To Travel With or Without Others
It's time for a travel entry. Seth and I just got back from Macau, and I have to say -- this place surprised me. It was awesome. The first time I had ever heard of Macau was in "Skyfall," one of the more recent Bond films to grace us in the past decade. Daniel Craig … Continue reading Shenanigans in Macau
Hello, wonderful people! Welcome back after our short little break we took due to travel and sickness, and this week we have an extra-special episode to make up for it! Are you someone who always throws salt over their left shoulder, or shudders at the thought of walking under a ladder? Maybe you're someone who … Continue reading Episode 23: Cultural Superstitions
Disclaimer: this episode is full of four-letter words. They are censored (so we can keep our "clean" rating), but we want to give you a heads up in case your sensibilities are offended by the topic! This week, we put our mouths right into the gutter and talk about swearing. First, why do we swear? … Continue reading Episode 22: Swearing Around the World
Traveling is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it often comes with dangers. At best, it's an annoying little part of your trip (and a good story afterward), but at worst, it can be devastating financially or in other ways. This week we talk about what's happened to us in the … Continue reading Episode 21: Travel Scams
Have you ever thought about why some cultures put higher values on different aspects of society than others? For example, what is it that makes some groups (like Koreans and Spaniards) less likely to move far away from home, or others (like Germans and Swedes) more likely to be proactive about taking care of their … Continue reading Episode 20: How Cultural Values Differ
Let's get grammatical! Have you ever thought about punctuation and how it helps save lives? For example, the difference between "Let's eat Grandma!" and "Let's eat, Grandma!" makes a really big difference! One is cannibalism, the other a friendly invitation to dinner! In this episode, we look at some hilarious comma fails (like those concerning … Continue reading Episode 19: Punctuation