Grad school is challenging in itself but when undertaken overseas, you'll find yourself constantly testing your limits. Not only will you face a different style of teaching than you're used to, but living in another country with another culture will take some getting used to. If this sounds ...
“Living just isn’t hard enough, Eric…” declared Godric as he stood atop of the tallest building in New Orleans, watching his final sunrise. “My life was forfeit centuries ago; surely, the death and destruction I’ve left in my wake has ensured it. However, this final act will pro...
avoided the overcrowded tourist trails while taking in Iceland's Golden Circle, a trio of the south coast's highlights.The island's precarious position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the North American and European tectonic plates meet, accounts for the almost entirely volcanic origin of its ...
We both did some shopping in the Candelaria area of Bogota. We picked up some high quality items at great prices. The highlights for me are a beautiful leather messenger bag for the equivalent of around $32 US. We both bought some stylish new clothes for a fraction of what we would pay...
Germany has universal coverage but does not operate a single-payer system. Instead, everyone living in Germany is required to maintain health coverage. Most employees in Germany are automatically enrolled in one of more than 100 nonprofit "sickness funds," paid for by a combination of employee an...
At the button festival, the soap factory becomes a large living room in which people play, chat, eat and discuss together. Here, the history of video games is actually playable, from Pong to League of Legends and the Commodore 64 to Oculus Rift . Here you can prove your skills in tourna...
The high living standards and low-income disparity of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland have captured the world’s attention.
Why is a particular “thing” more expensive in some countries? Shouldn’t we all pay the same? Not exactly. You see, every country has specific living standards. Iceland, which is one of the most expensive countries, won’t be the same as Bulgaria or Croatia. These countries have lower...
the desirable qualities of both capitalist and socialist economic systems. The capitalist principles of free enterprise, market-based prices, and private property create incentives for innovation and efficiency, while elements of a welfare state and price controls guarantee a minimum standard of living....
This article is a guest contribution byAustin Morgan.Austin blogs over atForeigner’s Finances, where he not only talks personal finance, but also writes on the culture differences (and increased cost) of living in Japan. Courtney and I are considering Japan for the future, so I love reading...