You never really consider the sheer size of your country until you find yourself in a place where a day trip can mean ...

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Every traveler has experienced it - stepping off a plane into a new country where locals greet you with genuine smiles, or ...

These simple phrases won't make you fluent, but they'll earn you respect in ways most travelers never experience.

Kate Middleton and her eldest son, Prince George, made a joint appearance at the Festival of Remembrance in London. The Princess of Wales was pictured at the Royal British Legion’s annual event ...

If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries with a parent, coworker, or friend whose cultural values differ from yours, you’ve probably wondered if a mutually agreeable solution is even possible. I ...

When you’re out exploring new places, it’s easy to get caught up in the sights and sounds. However, remember that you’re a guest, and showing a little respect for local customs goes a long way.

It’s pretty much a toss-up which I love more: gorging on cinema or getting up at noon. And so, on the first day of the Toronto International Film Festival, in lieu of contemplating Bela Tarr’s The Man ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. I was taking my 12-year-old daughter on her first-ever trip overseas ...

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Kissing is one of the most intimate yet socially variable gestures in human culture, encompassing meanings that range from passionate love to polite greeting. This article examines the historical, ...