The 10 Hardest Transitions You Face Going Abroad

Traveling abroad is so amazeballs that even getting caught in the rain is the best thing ever. You're open minded, ready to explore the world, and blog about how magical your new life is. Nothing could get in your way, except maybe some of these...

1. Language Barrier

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Wait, you mean the whole world doesn't speak English? You might want to download Duolingo, or get comfortable with pointing, drawing, and staring blankly. Ordering a beer just got complicated - remember not to shout.

2. Not Having 3G & WiFi At Your Fingertips

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Say goodbye to your best friend [your iPhone] because it can no longer be there for you whenever you need it, unless of course you're willing to break the bank. If you had WiFi it'd be a different story, but finding it is no easy task. You've hit the jackpot if you find WiFi that's free and reliable.

3. Walking Everywhere

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Speaking of best friends, you'll miss your car, too. Walking is hands down the best way to explore new places and spaces, but after 12 hours on cobblestone you will probably get a little feisty. Strap on that Fitbit and carry on you overachiever you.

4. Toilet Situations

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Instead, consider Kleenex your new bestie. And Purell. Sometimes a toilet might not even be recognizable to you. Keep that open mind.

5. And Shower Situations

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You never know what you're going to get. Warm water, cold water, ice water, will there even be water pressure? So much to look forward to.

6. Eating New Foods All. The. Time.

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This is obviously one of the best parts of traveling. I'm talking about you Italy. But, that doesn't mean you won't also miss your favorite foods and get overly excited when you see those golden arches.

7. No Breakfast

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It's the most important meal of the day, or at least it used to be. Breakfast doesn't always exist in other parts of the world, or it might mean just a coffee...or cheese...or cold cuts...or maybe just a tiny piece of toast with olive oil and tomatoes. It's okay to be upset.

8. Hours

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New countries mean new schedules, new holidays, new routines. You never know when something might be closed, and you may have to adjust to eating dinner at 11pm and starving on Sundays because everything is shut down [cough Spain cough].

9. Measurements

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So how many kilometers are in a mile again? What does 20 degrees Celcius mean? Thanks America for trying to be different and making math so hard.

10. Tipping

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#savingmoney It's pretty great not having to tip, but it just feels wrong after being told your entire life to leave 20% no matter what. Just walk away, everything will be okay.