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Literary Magazines That Accept Translations

If you speak more than one language, you may find yourself wishing that some of your favorite foreign-language writing could be published in English. Well, you’re in luck! There are many journals out there that solicit and accept translated work.

Even if a journal does not specifically mention translated work, they may still be open to it–don’t be afraid to reach out and ask!

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The Problem with Travel

There is no doubt about it: travel is dangerous. And I’m not just talking about going into war zones or taking that unlicensed ferry across a dark and stormy sea. Travel is dangerous to your perspectives, your opinions, your outlook on life, hometown and friends and family. There is something about traveling (especially long-term) to […]

Album Review: Icelandic Rock Band Mammút

Review of Mammút’s third album Komdu til mín svarta systir (loosely translated as “Come to my Black Sister”), 2013 An Icelandic Style As I sat in 12 Tonar, Reykjavik’s indie record store (and indie label, as it turns out), listening to the suggested bands on a blue Walkman mini-boombox, I noticed a trend. The vast […]

Edinburgh’s Social Travel Industry

It started as an idea… “I’m leaving Edinburgh soon, do you want to get together for drinks with a few travel folks?” I asked my friend Abhishek (of Wild Navigator) via Facebook. “Sure,” he said, “I’ll start looking into sponsors.” It never ceases to amaze me how motivated travel industry folks can be when it […]

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Expat Life: On Leaving “Home”

It’s ironic, actually, that I left Montreal without looking back and that I leave Edinburgh feeling as if I’m ending a good relationship prematurely. Ironic because I’d moved to Montreal intending to stay forever and I’d come to Edinburgh intending non-permanence. Funny how that happens, no?

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Baking like a Brit

One of the best parts of expat living is learning the local cuisine. So you’re in a new country — or even just a new city — why not try some of the local foods instead of sticking to your same-old? One of the things I love most about being an expat is learning how […]