Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
Two Languages = Twice the Fun

Two Languages = Twice the Fun

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Learning and flipping back and forth between two languages is always a fun, yet tricky, challenge.
Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan

Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan

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As an expat, learning a new country's social etiquette can result in embarrassing and often funny faux pas.
Sp-ringing in the New Year

Sp-ringing in the New Year

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Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception. 
How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat

How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat

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A guide to overcoming the initial administrative and cultural hurdles.
Preparing for Life in Tajikistan

Preparing for Life in Tajikistan

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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia. 

Sustainable Tourism in Central Asia

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A recent graduate explores developments in tourism in a nearly-forgotten part of Central Asia.

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