The story you submit should fit into one of the following categories:
We Like to Party
Birthdays, weddings, baptisms, baby showers—even funerals—let’s be honest, humans will celebrate just about anything. But here’s the twist: every culture has its own playbook for partying, and sometimes it’s very different from what we’re used to. Maybe the food surprised you, maybe the dancing never stopped, or maybe you had no clue what was going on but clapped anyway. Tell us about the time you showed up to a celebration and thought, ‘Wait… THIS is how we’re doing it?’
Intercultural Romance
Love can cross oceans, languages, and cultures—but it also comes with moments of surprise, learning, and growth. Maybe it was decoding dating customs, navigating differences with patience and laughter, or realizing that connection can blossom in the most unexpected ways. Share a story of intercultural romance that touched your heart—funny, tender, or awkward. Show us how love bridged worlds and created something uniquely beautiful.
Lost in Translation
They say learning a new language builds confidence. What they don’t tell you is that it also guarantees a healthy dose of humiliation along the way. From mystery meals you didn’t mean to order to wildly misinterpreted conversations, every slip-up is a story waiting to be told. Share your funniest “I totally thought I understood… but nope!” moment from navigating a language barrier.
You’re Not in Kansas Anymore
There are moments in life when the familiar vanishes in an instant—when you suddenly realize you’ve stepped into a world that feels completely foreign. Maybe it was a shocking cultural difference, a tradition you’d never witnessed before, or an unexpected twist that left you wide-eyed and speechless. Tell us the story of the moment you realized, without a doubt, you are no longer in a place that feels like home.
The Town Gossip
Everyone loves a little gossip—no matter how small or sleepy your town is, someone is always keeping tabs on everyone else. And if you’re the “outsider,” you might find yourself right in the middle of the rumor mill. Tell a story about a time the town gossip got it right, got it completely wrong, or stirred up more drama than anyone expected.
We All Bleed Red
Turns out, humans are kind of the same no matter where we’re from—yes, even if our snacks, holidays, or dance moves look totally different. Sometimes it’s a shared laugh, a common mistake, or a moment of chaos that reminds us we’re all cut from the same cloth. Share a story that shows how, in the most surprising, funny, or delightful way, you learned how similar human beings can be.