Selected Work
Published work from my independent publications, alongside print journalism and commissioned writing. The cultural stories have found readers on Medium and Substack. The other examples show a broader part of my professional life.
Featured Articles · Kyiv Post · Client Work · Other Publications
Articles That Found Their Audience
Selected readership leaders from Medium and Substack. These links open the freely accessible ExpatsPlanet.com versions.
Historical lifetime figures recorded October 16, 2026. Medium figures are rounded dashboard totals. Views and reads belong to the named platform, not the linked website version. Substack views include repeat and email views.
From Medium
10 Innocent American Habits That Are Shockingly Rude In Other Countries And How to Avoid Them!
American friendliness meets a different set of cultural expectations.
36,000 views · 25,000 reads on Medium
9 Bizarrely Awkward American Questions That Baffle the Rest of the World!
The questions that sound harmless until somebody actually answers them.
26,000 views · 19,300 reads on Medium
8 American “Norms” That Make Absolutely No Sense Outside The U.S.!
Free refills and the discovery that normal depends on where you grew up.
18,000 views · 14,700 reads on Medium
From Substack
6 Airport “Rules” That Aren’t Actually The Problem. The Real Problem Is What American Travelers Assume
The expensive travel mistakes that began with “I thought I…”
13,568 views on Substack
9 American Comforts I Mocked Until Life Abroad Humbled Me
A fresh appreciation for things I had been rather pleased with myself for leaving behind.
12,675 views on Substack
7 American Truths I Had To Kill To Survive Abroad
The invisible American rulebook I discovered I had packed.
9,699 views on Substack
7 Things Foreigners Do That Americans Think Are Weird… Until They Try Them
A closer look at customs that became considerably less strange with experience.
9,156 views on Substack
Print Journalism: The Kyiv Post
Earlier reporting and reviews published under my byline. All six original clippings are available as PDFs.
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
Kyiv’s Coffee Shop Scene
A feature from Kyiv’s café scene.
By David Peluchette
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
A Word With… Olena Nyzhnykevych
A published interview.
By David Peluchette
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
Panorama Restaurant Review
Restaurant reporting for the Kyiv Post.
By David Peluchette
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
Rukola Italian Eatery Review
A review of an Italian restaurant in Kyiv.
By David Peluchette
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
Sumosan Japanese Eatery
A Japanese restaurant review.
By David Peluchette
KYIV POST · PRINT CLIPPING
Shooters Night Club Review
Nightlife reporting from Kyiv.
By David Peluchette
Writing for Other Publications
The WordPress Gutenberg Editor: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
A commissioned introduction to WordPress’s block editor, published by FixMyWP with my byline.
Historical writing sample covering the editor’s early rollout.
More From My Websites
A smaller selection showing the subjects I have covered beyond Expats Planet.
Dating Across Cultures
- Dating Someone From Another Country Online: Truths & Tips For Success!
- The Pros And Cons Of Dating Someone Who Lives In Another Country
Bald Handsome Man
WP Website Tools
