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"As a Slovenian, I grew up surrounded almost by everything Sam Baldwin describes: the roadside chapels, the perfectly mowed lawns with lush flower gardens and, occasionally, even with moonshine strong enough to strip paint. Yet somehow I never truly s"
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"Baldwin, a Brit, recounts his experiences living in Slovenia. I’m thankful that I read the first few chapters before arriving in Slovenia, as it caused me to pause and enjoy the rotating accordion player. For Slovenian travels, consume the book befor"
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"This personal account provides an insightful glimpse into current life in Slovenia.
It contrasts the physical beauty of the country with the bureaucratic frustrations and what seems to be the endemic problem of loving your neighbours. This is all expre" Read more of this review » |
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"This simple and totally engaging travelogue of Slovenia was a perfect witty, interesting and inspiring companion for my first holiday here. It has taught me loads about the people, language, landscapes, history and quirks of this wonderful little cou"
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“There are apparently three phases to Culture Shock. Phase 1 is the ‘Honeymoon Phase’ – where everything is new, exciting and fascinating. Phase 2 is the ‘Negotiation Phase’ when feelings of excitement give away to frustration and anger; everything is difficult and even depressing. And Phase 3 is the ‘Adjustment Phase’ where things become more normal, and you accept both the positive and negative differences that exist between your home and adopted country and are able to feel comfortable. There is also ‘Reverse culture shock’ that happens upon your return”
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
“Well, they say that ‘paradise is a time not a place’.”
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
“Japanese trait of gaman – endurance and perseverance through even the most uncomfortable situations. It was something that I would become very familiar with, and occasionally infuriated by, in the months to come.”
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
― For Fukui's Sake: Two Years In Rural Japan
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