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Reverse Culture Shock Is Real

And It’s Not Instagrammable

Feb 20, 2026
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Kat Smith exploring a Cambodian market. Courtesy of Kat Smith

Every now and then, a story pops up that feels uncomfortably familiar. Not the glossy “I moved abroad and now I drink better coffee” kind. Something more layered. Slightly messy. Human.

On Business Insider, Alcynna Lloyd recently shared the story of Kat Smith under a headline that deserves to b…

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