Mastodawn

What Could Possibly Happen?

The weather app indicates 34 degrees and a chance of rain. And some wind. Great. The idea of leaving my cozy living room is less than wonderful. As I slog around the house getting all my gear, I wonder about this cycling addiction I have. What draws me to long distance trips which, if you’ve ever read any of my blogs about said adventures, you will know, are not all ponies and unicorns. Sunny and clear and very, very cold and windy. There are so many aspects to this kind of […]

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NewsletterTF Apr 17

Navigating Germany: A Tapestry of Triumphs and Trials

Expats in Germany find asking for help is important. Learning German language also makes life easier. See tips for new arrivals.

#GermanyExpats, #GermanLanguage, #ExpatLife, #BerlinTips, #CultureShock

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NewsletterTF Apr 17

Expats in Germany say asking for help is a vital skill, not a weakness. Basic German language skills can also greatly improve your experience.

#GermanyExpats, #GermanLanguage, #ExpatLife, #BerlinTips, #CultureShock
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Expat Guide: Asking for Help is Key in Germany

Expats in Germany find asking for help is important. Learning German language also makes life easier. See tips for new arrivals.

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Whothefami Mar 6

I came back to Australia with no family nearby, no connections — and somehow it felt harder to get a phone call than it did to get help from strangers in Uzbekistan.

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#CultureShock
#SoloTravel
#Uzbekistan
#Australia

French Cinema & Subtitles Feb 18

🎬 Belga Films, one of Belgium’s key film distributors, has been declared bankrupt, forcing the closure of its Brussels White Cinema. A total of 19 employees at the distributor and 14 at the cinema lose their jobs. "This is a serious blow to our film sector," says VRT NWS film journalist Lieven Van Gils. The Belgian cinema landscape faces a significant loss.

📌 #BelgaFilms #WhiteCinema #FilmBankruptcy #BelgianCinema #FilmIndustry #VRTNWS #FilmNews #Cinema #CultureShock

PWC & SITM Podcasts Feb 16

Did you know Chicago has Drive-Thru Funeral Home !

Imagine a funeral home where you can drive through, like a car wash, to pay respects. Chicago might just have this unique, and some say chilling, concept. Is this a practical innovation or a sign of the times?

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/c_Qc7-AEqiI

#Chicago #FuneralHome #UnusualPlaces #CultureShock