Question: I need help with the connotation of the phrase *flip flop*. Let me explain – I am working on a small project that is meant to promote travelling and education through travelling and getting to know other cultures. I have to come up with a catchy name for it. “Flip-flop nation” came to mind but I was wondering if used in this way the phrase carries the right emotional association. I know that *flip flop* also has several negative meanings.

I would appreciate any insight on this subject.

Answer: 
As far as our subjective opinions are concerned, the primary use of flip-flop for me is a set of logic gates that comprise a single bit of memory. But that's just me and I don't think this would have any impact.

The secondary meaning is a person (politician) who changes allegiances (and opinions) to be always "with the winner", a person of dubious morals and no loyalty, attaching no value for own declarations. This is a definitely negative connotation and it could be a popular meaning with an impact.
I'm having a hard time making the jump from *flip flop* to travel and multicultural experiences. 

Perhaps *to and fro* carries the connotation that you're trying to convey?

From NOAD:

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> **to and fro** *noun* constant movement backward and forward  
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>                                      • constant change in action, attitude, or focus.
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Whereas for flip-flop:

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> **flip-flop**
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>  1 a light sandal, typically of plastic or rubber, with a thong between the big and 2nd toe.  
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>  2 a backward somersault or handspring.  
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>  3 informal an abrupt reversal of policy : *his flip-flop on taxes*.  
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>  4 Electronics a switching circuit that works by changing from one stable state to another, or through an unstable state back to its stable state, in response to a triggering pulse. 
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> *verb* [intrans.]
>  1 [with adverbial of direction] move with a flapping sound or motion : *she flip-flopped off the porch in battered sneakers*.  
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>  2 perform a backward somersault or handspring : [figurative] *Julie's stomach flip-flopped*.  
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>  3 [informal] make an abrupt reversal of policy : *the candidate flip-flopped on a number of issues.*
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Then again, I don't know if *To-and-Fro Nation* would be catchy enough for your tastes. Also, *to and fro* can have negative connotations of its own; NOAD also says:

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> **to and fro** *verb* move constantly backward and forward  
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>                                     • repeatedly discuss or think about something without making any progress.
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