5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
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5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
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The Top 5 Myths About Japan

The Top 5 Myths About Japan

How my expectations differed from reality. 
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From Tech to Teaching

From Tech to Teaching

Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. 
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

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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3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan. 
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5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

Some tricks that have helped me along the way.
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8 Things Im No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad

8 Things I'm No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering abroad brings whole new meaning to the phrase "first-world problems."
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Cultural Differences Between China & America

Cultural Differences Between China & America

I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later. 
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Humbled on the Farm

Humbled on the Farm

Kyle reflects on the power of humility abroad. 
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Japan Bound

Japan Bound

Exact destination? Unknown. 
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Can Palm Oil Save Borneos Rainforests?

Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?

Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

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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Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change

Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change

Three emotions you'll encounter when you return home. 
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A Guide to Chinas Wet Markets

A Guide to China's Wet Markets

Wander down enough city streets and chances are you’ll stumble upon an outdoor market.
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Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

A study abroad director shares how he landed his ultimate job. 
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Farming in a Foreign Land

Farming in a Foreign Land

Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China. 
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How Working Overseas Changes You

How Working Overseas Changes You

Travel changes you, but you have to be willing to change, too.
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