travel
The Cultural Impacts of Studying Abroad: Re-entry (Part 3 of 3)
Studying abroad can be unnerving, but when you make it you need to celebrate. What is usually not discussed, along with mental illness abroad (which you can read about in part two here), is the adaption back — or “re-entry.” […]
The Cultural Impacts of Studying Abroad – How to adapt (part II of III)
You now know how to pick the best country or region to study abroad in for you (unless you missed Part 1 of 3, in which case you can catch up here), so where do you go from here? Well […]
The Cultural Impacts of Studying Abroad Part 1 of 3
Dear Reader: In this three-part series I will be explaining why to have an education abroad experience, how to pick the best country/region for you, benefits of immersing yourself in a different culture, adapting back home on your return, and […]
Part 1 of 3 — Culture Without Boundaries: Pamela Blattner
Throughout this three part series, you will see Pamela Blattner’s journey from ignoring her Peruvian heritage to becoming confident as a blended Latina. First, let’s take a look at her upbringing where she tried to fit into the molds of […]
Going Nowhere: A TCK Trip Down Memory Lane
The Anticipation of Travel Last month my husband and I were supposed to travel to Sofia, Bulgaria. We had our bags packed, and our friends awaiting our arrival. And of course, with the anticipation of travel, I started reflecting on […]
The Nature of Bosnia—A Road Trip Through the Balkans
The Nature of Bosnia Last month I took a road-trip with my family through the Balkans. Driving through the mountains of Bosnia was incredible. I’ve been on some pretty adventurous road trips in my lifetime, but the scenery, nature, and […]
Discover a Taste of Himalayan Culture
The Himalayan Bistro is a family-owned restaurant offering the culinary art from the Himalayan mountains all the way to Fort Collins, Colorado. The Sherpa family opened their first restaurant, Mt. Everest Cafe, 13 years ago in the same town […]
Spain’s architectural mix of cultures is a must see
Spain—known around the world for tapas and vino to be enjoyed in the envied siesta hours in the late afternoon—holds more in store for a TCK than just the gastronomic fanfare. Spain is also home to some of the […]
















