Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
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A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers
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- Written by: Nicole Edwards
- Category: Budget Traveller
"Challenger" banks are fighting the status quo with exchange rates and services built for globetrotters.
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At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
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On My Decision to Move Back to the States
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- Written by: Ahnika White
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Making the best investment in my future.
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Battling Homesickness Abroad
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- Written by: Ahnika White
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People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.
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How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
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6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Expat
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- Written by: Roop Gill
- Category: Work Abroad
A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
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A Mini Guide to Amsterdam
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- Written by: Charlotte Bridge - Sponsored Content
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Skinny houses on skinny streets, bobbing houseboats and some of the Western world’s most important art. No wonder the "Venice of the north” is one of Europe’s most-visited cities.
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How to Really Learn a Language
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Six strategies to boost your language learning.
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Travel Health
Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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Bali's Trash Conundrum
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- Written by: Natalie Kane Stickel
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Each year, millions of travellers come to this small Indonesian island for its pristine beaches and reefs, and leave behind a mountain of rubbish.
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
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At the End of Your Bucket List
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What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here's what you need to know.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
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Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
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Burma & 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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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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- Written by: Forest Ray
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
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Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
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