Category: United States

New York Shitty: Rediscovering the Big Apple after 10 years
The ups and downs of New York Shitty from someone who hadn’t visited in over a decade.
Things to do in New York if you hate New York
New York has never been my favorite place – a dislike that is compounded by the fact that people who live there never shut up about how it’s the greatest city in the world. But even if you’re not a fan of the rats, the tourist crowds, the crazy people, and the overpriced attractions, you…
Things that make you an obnoxious American expat
There’s a lot to dislike about American tourists. We’re loud and rude to waiters and do embarrassing things like try to imitate local accents. But at least American tourists are only in town for a couple of days. There’s a special place in cultural hell for someone who chose to immigrate to another country and…
The world’s best cities for dogs
Dogs are one of the most important part of our lives, and seeing foreign puppers enjoying their life tells you a lot about the place you’re visiting. So where in the world do dogs have the best life? A recent study looked at several different variables related to a dog’s life to determine which are…
The challenge of mentally expatriating
There are a lot of challenges related to being an immigrant – the bureaucracy, the culture shock, the homesickness, the language barrier to name a few. One particular hurdle that people rarely ever mention is the difficulty of mentally expatriating from your home country and how emotionally exhausting that is. Most people live in a…
Best glamping rentals on Airbnb
It’s been a tough year for travel, and not everyone is willing to get on a crowded plane to go get potentially sick in another city. In order to get away, many people have turned to the great outdoors. But let’s face it, camping in tents is not for everyone. Luckily, those of us looking…