Are you taking a trip from Georgia to the United Kingdom and want to be well-received there? If so, don’t share this fact with your new Londoner friends: American English is older than British English. The reason? Original British settlers arrived in America speaking their native tongue. Not too long after, upper-class citizens in England…
When you think about the American South, what comes to mind? For many non-Southerners, the South conjures images of small towns, fried foods, and a slow-paced lifestyle. While some stereotypes may exist for a reason, many have become unfair portrayals of a diverse, thriving region. Even the most accurate stereotypes can’t apply to every state,…
Do you have a flight coming up out of North Carolina? Make your time in the airport less stressful by familiarizing yourself with some guidelines to get through the TSA checkpoint faster. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has strict rules about what you can and cannot bring with you through security at the airport. Knowing…
Sometimes, a fresh perspective helps us notice things we overlook. Millions of foreigners visit the United States each year, and just like when Missouri residents travel abroad, they often leave with observations. After more than a decade of living and traveling abroad, here are some of the most intriguing “typical American” things that non-Americans have…
Most Pennsylvania residents can’t imagine not showering in the morning, replacing their hand sanitizer with perfume, or deciding not to wear deodorant. As these 14 habits show, America’s concept of “good” hygiene isn’t universal. 1: Squatting Over Sitting With the possible exception of public restrooms, Americans typically don’t squat to relieve themselves and tend to…
Cheating on your spouse may be immoral in Virginia, but that doesn’t make it a crime. When you live in a liberal democracy, it’s hard to imagine facing a state-prescribed penalty for having an affair. However, many countries incorporate religious laws when creating their legal systems. In those places, adultery is both a sin and…
If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad, you likely have a favorite country you’d love to move to. As it turns out, many North Carolinians and Americans across the U.S. might feel the same. Online shopping store Ubuy set out to determine the most common countries Americans want to relocate to. Do other Americans share…
Moving abroad is exciting. It can also be headache-inducing, depending on how you approach it. As an American who appreciates her country but has wings on her feet, I’ve moved to two different countries. I’m currently writing this from my home in Panama, ready to share some of the biggest takeaways I learned about moving…
As a whole, Floridians tend to think little about our air being contaminated. Many of us only perk up to think about air pollution when there’s a nearby (and sometimes not so nearby) wildfire or temperature inversion in a city, creating smog. Residents of other countries aren’t as lucky on the air pollution front. Swiss…
I’m an American living within the Panama Canal watershed. Like most Floridians and fellow U.S. natives, I didn’t learn much about the Panama Canal in school other than it being a shortcut for cargo ships. That has changed since my move to Panama. These are some facts about the Panama Canal most Floridians have no…
