Hannah Loewentheil

"It was way more touristy than I expected, but I guess I was being naive. As soon as I got there, I couldn't wait for the tour to end."

"It was way more touristy than I expected, but I guess I was being naive. As soon as I got there, I couldn't wait for the tour to end."

It's a great big world out there — and there are so many places to see. But it can be difficult to decipher between disappointing tourist traps and destinations that are actually so worth the hype.

"This one may be controversial, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone."

"In Japan, it's pretty much unheard of. In fact, if people overheard it, they would call the police for a wellness check."

In the US, there are plenty of norms surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and raising kids. But other countries and cultures embrace different practices that might surprise Americans.

If you've ever moved to a different country, you've probably experienced your fair share of culture shock.

"Upon arriving in the US, he went to Goodwill to get some 'American clothing.' He bought multiple Hooters T-shirts because he loved the owl design. He continued to go to work and pick his kids up from school in Hooters shirts for months before anyone told him what Hooters actually was."

"It's embarrassing that it exists abroad — yet is not provided for free to all students."

"I don't necessarily disagree with this concept, but I think many parents who practice it don't fully understand it."