Monthly Archives: November 2015
First Impressions of Romania
After three months in Bucharest, Tabbies in Tow busts a few myths about Romania.
Happy Thanksgiving from UAB!
For your enjoyment on this very American holiday, a Foreign Service Thanksgiving round-up of stories and recipes from the community. Thanksgiving Stories
That Day I Cried in the Street
Hitting the wall in Bangkok. We’ve all been there. From Around the World in Thirty Years.
US Talk Pretty One Day
Intensive French at the Foreign Service Institute is a bit like hazing. From towels packed, will travel.
A Long, Strange Trip
Returning to to the U.S. from Chennai via London. It’s a strange new world! From Elise & Paul.
Call for Essays: Tales from a Small Planet
From our friends at Tales from a Small Planet: A Cup of Culture and a Pinch of Crisis: Tales from a Small Planet: The Food Edition Call for Essays Food is an integral part of the cross-cultural experience and our lives abroad. … Continue reading
A Good Map is Better Than a Great Guidebook
Off the beaten path in northern Italy, from Hot Pot.
First Impressions of Kingston
First impressions are unique. You’ll never see your post quite the same way again! First impressions of Kingston, Jamaica, from Wright Outta Nowhere.
In Search of the Chicken Guy
Grocery shopping in Moscow, from Email from the Embassy.
Unaccompanied Baggage 