Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek
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- Written by: Nicole Horowitz
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Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how.
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Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes on Your Australian Working Holiday
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- Written by: Nellie Winter
- Category: Work Abroad
How to get the most out of your gap year Down Under.
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TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand
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- Written by: Kelly Iverson
- Category: Work Abroad
A veteran TEFL teacher's best tips for getting work in Thailand.
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Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview
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- Written by: Cassie Pearse
- Category: Why we travel
Want to rip up the rulebook and take your family on an extended adventure? Here's how—and why—I did just that.
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Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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5 Graduate Hiring Schemes
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- Written by: Kirsten Horton
- Category: Work Abroad
Finishing a degree and finding work can be a daunting prospect. These UK-based graduate schemes could give you a leg up.
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Preventing TEFL Burnout
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- Written by: Chris Fevens
- Category: Work Abroad
5 strategies for coping with the stress of teaching in a foreign country.
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7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted
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- Written by: Lindsey Higgs
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely
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- Written by: Wailana Kalama
- Category: Work Abroad
Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
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Living Lightly in Bolivia
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- Written by: Maarten Dankers
- Category: Why we travel
At a Bolivian hostel run by a Canadian mother and son team, guests learn from the locals.
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Q&A: International Work as a Teacher
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
Verge asks a veteran teacher and Head of School at an international school in Rome just what it takes to teach at an international school.
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Top 5 Countries to Use Your Teaching Degree
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- Written by: Kirsten Horton
- Category: Work Abroad
Got a teaching degree? Here's how to pay off your student loans while travelling the world.
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The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma
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- Written by: Isadora Vadasz
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
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In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia
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- Written by: Caroline Cassard
- Category: Work Abroad
With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
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Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink
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- Written by: Erin Van Rheenen
- Category: Why we travel
In Costa Rica, international volunteers and locals work together to reverse the decline of this magnificent bird.
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
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Trash Talk in Panama
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- Written by: Caroline Cassard
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A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn’t as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go
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- Written by: Virginia Vella
- Category: Work Abroad
If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday
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- Written by: Allison Yates
- Category: Work Abroad
Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
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Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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