Reverse the analogy and you see that living in a foreign country can evoke many of the emotions of childhood: novelty, surprise, anxiety, relief, powerlessness, frustration, irresponsibility.

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Lauren Manuel, a South African travel blogger living in Malaysia, once found herself in a foreign country sans passport.

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If you are eligible to work in a foreign country, a career in forex can bring the added excitement of living abroad.

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Deplorable living conditions, difficulties learning the English language and dealing with the rustic surroundings of minor league baseball in a foreign country were commonplace issues.

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