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6 American Habits I Was Ashamed Of Abroad… Until I Needed Them

I Spent Years Trying to Blend In Before Realizing I Was Hiding My Greatest Strengths

6 American Habits I Was Ashamed Of Abroad… Until I Needed Them

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9 American Stereotypes World Cup Tourists Expected To Find… That Completely Fell Apart

After Years of Hearing America Was Dangerous, Unfriendly, and Falling Apart, Thousands of European Fans Discovered a Very Different…

9 American Stereotypes World Cup Tourists Expected To Find… That Completely Fell Apart

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Jul 8

9 Popular Expat Opinions I No Longer Believe

After More Than Two Decades Abroad, I Realized Some of Our Favorite Expat Talking Points Simply Aren’t True.

9 Popular Expat Opinions I No Longer Believe

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Jul 6

7 Frustrating Errands Abroad That Made Me Miss America More Than I’d Like To Admit

The Embarrassing Hassles That Hit Harder Than Culture Shock

7 Frustrating Errands Abroad That Made Me Miss America More Than I’d Like To Admit

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Jun 26

9 European Habits I Thought Were Crazy… Until America Started Feeling Crazy Instead

Living Abroad Didn’t Just Change My Opinion of Europe. It Completely Rewired How I See The U.S..

9 European Habits I Thought Were Crazy… Until America Started Feeling Crazy Instead

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Jun 20

7 American Food “Freedoms” I Missed Abroad… Until I Realized They Were Traps

Free Refills, Free Condiments, Giant Portions, and Endless Choices Felt Like Freedom Until Living Abroad Made Me Question Everything

7 American Food “Freedoms” I Missed Abroad… Until I Realized They Were Traps

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Jun 14

7 Foreign Customs I Envied For Years… Until I Actually Had To Live With Them

The Hidden Tradeoffs of the Things Americans Are Told to Admire

7 Foreign Customs I Envied For Years… Until I Actually Had To Live With Them

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Jun 5

6 Airport “Rules” That Aren’t Actually The Problem.

For Years, I Blamed Airlines, Security, and Airports For Ruining My Trips. Turns Out, My Own Expectations Were Sabotaging Me Just Fine.

6 Airport “Rules” That Aren’t Actually The Problem.

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May 31

7 Ways To Get Exploited Abroad! A Clueless American’s Guide To International Living

Because Nothing Says “Fresh Meat” Like an Overconfident American With a Passport

7 Ways To Get Exploited Abroad! A Clueless American’s Guide To International Living

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May 29

The 9 Expats Who Scared Me Most Abroad Were The Ones Who Went “Native”

Some People Don’t Move Abroad To Explore A Culture. They Move Abroad To Escape Themselves.

The 9 Expats Who Scared Me Most Abroad Were The Ones Who Went “Native”

David Peluchette

David Peluchette

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I'm an American expat with 27+ years abroad. I created ExpatsPlanet.com to help readers answer one question: Is life abroad really for you?

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