Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma. 
Shanghai on the Horizon

Shanghai on the Horizon

Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past. 
5 Things Youll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

5 Things You'll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

Five colloquialisms Kiana picked up in her brief six months in Vietnam. ?i Gi?i ?i.
3 Challenges of Working Abroad

3 Challenges of Working Abroad

When you struggle, you're doing something right.
Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
Traveller vs. Tourist

Traveller vs. Tourist

Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   
Chatting with Monks

Chatting with Monks

Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
Praying for Rain

Praying for Rain

Cambodia is experiencing the worst drought in decades. How can travellers and expats help?
Ya Ba Deh: Finding Balance in a New Burma

"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma

Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future. 
Be Like Malia

Be Like Malia

Want to follow the first daughter's example? Here's how to turn your gap year into more than just a party break.
How I Get Paid to Party Abroad

How I Get Paid to Party Abroad

After teaching English doesn't pan out, Kiana goes for the next best job: pub crawl leader.
3 Strange Things I Miss About Home

3 Strange Things I Miss About Home

You never know what you are going to miss until you're already gone—including snow.
What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

What to Expect from a Semester in Hong Kong

Why you should study abroad in Asia's World City.
How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life. 
40 Kids and Counting: Teaching at a Government School

40 Kids and Counting: Teaching at a Government School

Kiana went to Saigon with the intention of teaching English. Little did she know, it was absolutely not for her.
Where Should I Study Abroad?

Where Should I Study Abroad?

The success of your semester overseas is about far more than just your destination. Returned student Meghan explains.  

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