Cheating on your spouse may be immoral in Florida, 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…
As a whole, North Dakotans 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….
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 New Yorkers 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…
I’m an American living within the Panama Canal watershed. Like most Missourians and fellow U.S. natives, I didn’t learn much about the Panama Canal in school other than that it’s a shortcut for cargo ships. That has changed since my move to Panama. These are some facts about the Panama Canal that most Missourians have…
Some foreigners view Louisianans—and Americans as a whole—as severely obese individuals constantly at risk of being involved in a firearm incident. U.S. citizens know this isn’t (always) the case, but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating to hear a stereotype about us that just isn’t true. During my more than one decade of traveling…
Nearly every country and jurisdiction has its fair share of strange laws. Often, these pieces of legislation come from specific historical periods, during which they made a lot of sense. Case in point? In some states in America, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket because criminals used to lure horses…
There’s never been a moment in America’s relatively short history when we didn’t have at least one major enemy. Often, we’ve had far more than that. Though many Arizonans love our country, the rest of the world doesn’t always love us back. Our policies and ideologies have inspired foes that range from giant world powers,…
Flight attendants love polite and considerate passengers, but sometimes good intentions by Texans—and Americans across the U.S.—turn into less-than-ideal behaviors. When an attempt to help makes a flight attendant’s job harder, you’ve left the realm of politeness and entered the landscape of rudeness. If you want to be seen as an all-star passenger, avoid these…
With the exception of passengers who purchase first-class, flat-bed plane seats, falling asleep on a plane can be challenging. The good news? Rhode Islanders can implement these savvy tricks from experienced travelers to get some rest. Did You Know? Nearly 40% of people 18 years and older unintentionally fall asleep during the day at least…
