An Ocean of Language
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- Written by: Kevin Zhang
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In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
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Journey into the Rising Sun
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- Written by: Kevin Zhang
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My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
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Transnistria: How to Get There—and Why You Should Go
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Have you ever visited a place that may or may not even technically exist?
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Living Next to a Conflict Zone
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
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How to Buy Drugs While You're Abroad
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Even with a copy of your prescription, it's not always easy to buy much-needed medication abroad. Here's how we did it.
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The Plural of Christmas is Christmases
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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What if I told you there were places that celebrate Christmas twice?
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How to Find Housing as a Digital Nomad in Bali
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
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At the end of the day, we all need a comfortable and safe space to (temporarily) call home.
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Social Entrepreneurship Everywhere I Look
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Everyone here has ideas for social programs to make Moldova great—even the cobbler around the corner.
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The Realities of Being a Digital Nomad
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
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Not being tied to a city or country can be freeing—but it also comes with challenges.
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Weighing the Risks of Travel to Areas of Unrest
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
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Whether it’s poverty, inflation, civil unrest or terrorism, you need to adapt when you travel.
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From Britain to Bali
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- Written by: Hayley Duszynski
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After three years and a pandemic, I'm returning to blog for Verge, this time as a digital nomad.
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Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022
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- Written by: Diane Selkirk
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Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
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Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
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How to Teach English in Japan
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- Written by: David McElhinney
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The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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Chinese Workplace Culture: What to Expect
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- Written by: Yana Myalo
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Daily reports, long speeches and lunchtime naps? Getting to know Chinese culture as an employee is a whole new learning curve.
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The Future of Tourism in Bali
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- Written by: Chloe King
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Gone are the days of bustling beach crowds, surfer-saturated waves, and bumper-to-bumper motorbike traffic in Bali. Is this how tourism should be?
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Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent
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- Written by: Rebecca Janacek
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With my university classes finished, I was finally free to experience Taiwan on my own terms. But the transition period was not easy.
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Yoga For Sale
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- Written by: Ruchi Ahuja
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A native of India weighs in on the cultural appropriation and commodification of an ancient Hindu spiritual practice.
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Learning Mandarin as a Complete Beginner
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- Written by: Rebecca Janacek
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Language learning is an ongoing process of trying, failing, reassessing and trying again.
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What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends
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- Written by: Eric Coleman
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Experts share their top tips for surviving culture shock and thriving in your new country.
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A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in China
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- Written by: Jiaqing Low
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A Mandarin-speaking vegetarian shares her secrets for navigating a meat-heavy land.
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