That Time I Thought I'd Die In China
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.
Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Five lessons learned from taking public transport abroad.
The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
Loss Across Oceans
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- Written by: Laura Winberg
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Dealing with the passing of a loved one from half a world away is hard, but it can be done.
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.
Mangrove Matters
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
From the classroom to the mangrove forest, Emma's year in Thailand is taking an interesting turn.
A Language Litany
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
A Year of Teaching in Thailand
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
Why I'm Moving to Taiwan
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Nicole finds "purpose" in her latest journey.
How Not to Mess Up a Move to China
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- Written by: Laura Winberg
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
10 tips to make your transition abroad easier.
Cooking Lessons in Myanmar
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- Written by: Mikaila Ross (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
A Glimpse of Dalian, China
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Struggling with individuality in a collective society.
Settling in an Unsettled City
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- Written by: Laura Winberg
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
"Normalcy" and "routine" may be hard to come by in Shanghai.
Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
Forging a Life in China
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Jordan left to teach abroad for a season. . .over five years ago. How he's thrived overseas.
What's a "Fulbright"?
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
An introduction to the US Fulbright Program.
4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand
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- Written by: Jennalyn Christopherson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
These misconceptions about teaching abroad deserve to be busted.
Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo
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- Written by: Jia Wei Lee, Raleigh International (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
