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Traveling is the perfect medium for experiencing different cultures complete with all sorts of art, music, crafts, and traditions. But visiting other countries is usually not just all roses.

With cultural differences in mind, artist Malachi Ray Rempen decided to share his traveling experience and situations in the form of funny comics dubbed "Itchy Feet Comic". This weekly cartoon drawings chronicle is mostly about travel, language jokes that happen while learning, and life as an ex-pat. It's just about any bizarre situation you can imagine yourself in while traveling.

"Itchy Feet Comic deals with two very specific areas: language learning and traveling. One of the things I love about these webcomics is the minute observations on the experiences that are so universal that you cannot help but say “That is so true!” - says the artist.

So scroll the page and have a quick walk around the world with the help of these funny drawings!

More info: itchyfeetcomic.com | Instagram | Facebook

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A Very Entertaining Artist Creates A Guide To Show The Languages And Customs Of Different Countries

Itchy Feet Comic Report

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    Eunice Probert
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah now that explains Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Finn, I can confirm this is 100% true. Finns are very particular about their personal space and you absolutely do not touch strangers if you can avoid it

    HANS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could say they're finicky about their personal space.

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    Lisa Ross
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I should go live in Finland.

    Cecilia Martinez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an Argentinian and I've also been to Finland. I can confirm this is 100% true

    DiegoS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True in Argentina. We like to touch each other. Nothing bad happens except inflation.

    Cecilia Martinez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an Argentinian and I've recently been to Finland. This is 100% true haha

    Ary Simieli
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Argentinian and this is true hahaha, sorry!

    Pamela Scott
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay that settles that will be going to Finland instead of Argentina!!!

    DancingToMyself
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are the choices that you have! Ice and dark, or Sun and tropical climate?

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    Lynn B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah the lovely Latins!! Love or fight like hell. In the same 10 minutes.

    NoYFB
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Finn and confirm this. If someone stands too close to me I immediately think they are about to rob me or something. It's just not a nice feeling.

    Cassie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will not be visiting Argentina. I will admire Argentina from afar.

    ƒιѕн
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, I'm moving to Finland.

    Clara The Idiot
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Brit I can completely understand the issue there with personal space

    Danielle Holder
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only the Germans were the same. Actually a lot Europeans seem to not understand personal bubbles.

    Noez 🇸🇪
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that why ya'll drive like 150 km/h when you're in Sweden? Because of personal bubble? Cause I've seen you Germans drive in Sweden and you drive like you're chased... Maybe chased by people who want to get inside your bubble? If that's true, you've come to the right nation, lmao. Swedes hate everybody, but equally 😃

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    Cynthia Quiquinte
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Argentinian, I can confirm this u.u Everyone is very close, even if it is the first time they meet each other! I do not feel comfortable with that but ... what can I do? : / Well, I'm really looking to move to Japan hahaha

    Dwi Purwanti
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suspect that I was supposed to be born in Finland 😂

    Linda Robinett
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I visited Finland and told that they don't do all that friendly small talk.

    Ana Brown
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i just visited Argentina and agree that personal space is negligible there. But have to applaud them for their queuing game, its next level

    DiegoS
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True in Argentina. We like to touch each other.

    June
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an introvert who abhor unsolicited contact, Finland is my dream. In France ppl touch you way to much and there are horrible (sexist) habits, like as a girl / woman you are supposed to kiss ppl to say hello. If you say "I don't want to do this" ppl put a lot of pressure on you, they feel personnally rejected and they make a big deal out of it.

    Esther
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am Canadian and I can relate to what the Finns feel too. We, northerners, love our personal space. :)

    DiegoS
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    difficult for argentinians for keeping sanitary distance in these days

    Vero De Los Santos
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am from Argentina. Pretty accurate. We are affectionate

    federico ortiz
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an Argentinian... 100% true... personal space for us it's almost inexistent...

    Alejandro Suarez
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been on Europe last year. It's hard for an Argentino don't kiss and hug everybody, but in certain groups(friends of my friends, or long relatives) I feel comfortable to do so, plus, they respond and accept our behavior. Wanna go again😭

    Master Markus
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remind me not to go to Argentina, apparently.

    Ashley Wright
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One would think it would be the other way around, climatically speaking.

    Annamay
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there goes my vacation in Finland plans

    Ann Daley
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be right at home in Finland.

    Carson Lujan
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I’ve moved to Finland (a year ago) this is very true

    Kai
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same here in spain, maybe its an european habit?

    Magpie
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Australians, you pretty much have to observe closely and work it out for each individual.

    Anugerah Firdauzi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Japanese people be like, "Ugh I hate to crams with stranger in public transit, but I'll be late if I'm not using this already-full train!"

    Snup Dogi
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    6 years ago

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    The more north you go, the more braindead heartless people live there

    Jyri Hakola
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, we just reserve our energy for true friends that we newer let down and our words just to promises that we can keep.

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    Tal Jamchi
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh yes,I recognize thi place, its the the maginificent city of Romeberlinathensparis!

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    Ingrid
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha, I remember having this reaction

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    Erika Drewke
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup sounds about right. Having an american best friend is very eye-opening for both of us! They drive outside their state about once a year, out familytravels often means car and going through 7ish countries to get to our destination

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    Ml7500
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a native French, I honestly admire people learning french : this langage is hard ! Therefore I would never make fun or faking not to understand just because is is not perfect. This comic shows a very parisian reaction you would probably not know somewhere else in France...

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    QueenOlive
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Siri: Go straight for 570240 feet. Your destination is on your left

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    Lynn B
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget....a meal is eaten in HOURS, not minutes!

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    Buse Demirel
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    İ am Turkish. And i dont think this is true :/

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You gotta be quiet or you'll scare the fish

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    Bored Moogle
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Americans are chronically sleep deprived. We need a constant infusion of coffee.

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    Kaisu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's very respectful to greet people in their native language when you travel abroad

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    Ruth Sneddon
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Translation: There's a nice cottage in the small valley just past the farm by the edge of the lake.

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    Hans
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just so very accurate... (hardly anyone sings "zum Geburtstag viel Glück!")

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    SnowyLynx
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar in Hispanic countries. Tourists don’t know that you can bargain the price and get something for quite cheap—if you’re lucky that is.

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