One Month: From Decision to Goodbye
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- Written by: Izzy Shen
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What happens when a move abroad happens in fast forward?
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Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
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Two Languages = Twice the Fun
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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Learning and flipping back and forth between two languages is always a fun, yet tricky, challenge.
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Finding Furry Family Members Abroad
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
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Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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As an expat, learning a new country's social etiquette can result in embarrassing and often funny faux pas.
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Sp-ringing in the New Year
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception.
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How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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A guide to overcoming the initial administrative and cultural hurdles.
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Preparing for Life in Tajikistan
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia.
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The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
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What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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You can't go to Oz or Narnia or Westeros—but you can go to Gagauzia.
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A Taste of Native Japanese
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
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How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
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Far More Than Just a Cuppa
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- Written by: Parker Blair
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Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
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Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Four things you'll always find in my TEFL toolkit.
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What's Your "Number"?
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Why I don't believe in country counting.
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Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget
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- Written by: Kevin Zhang
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Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
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3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers.
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How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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Leaning in to my "inner performer" wasn't part of the job description.
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Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand
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- Written by: Caroline Fleischauer
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I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
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