Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
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Finding Furry Family Members Abroad

Finding Furry Family Members Abroad

The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
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What Its Like Living in a Tourist Town

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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How to Make Friends Abroad

How to Make Friends Abroad

For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
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Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.
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    Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

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    People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.

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Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.
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    Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

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    Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.

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Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we’re perceived abroad?
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    Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

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    Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we'sre perceived abroad?

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Study Abroads Biggest Secret

Study Abroad's Biggest Secret

Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.   
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Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?

Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?

Three questions to help you decide whether to become a digital nomad or a rooted expat.
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Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Slow down and don't miss lunch…how hard can it be?
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    Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

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    Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?

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Showering With a Friend in Burma

Showering With a Friend in Burma

A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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Fitness for Expats: Staving off the Foreign 15

Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"

Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
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Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids Worldview

Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview

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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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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