House Hunting in Shanghai

House Hunting in Shanghai

How to find the perfect rental flat. 
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Quitting Your Day Job

Quitting Your Day Job

The messy part of teaching abroad that no one wants you to know about. 
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Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down

Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down

In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization? 
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The Frailty of Friendships Abroad

The Frailty of Friendships Abroad

The hardest part of travel is saying goodbye. 
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Con Voyage

Con Voyage

How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
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How Teaching Abroad Enhances Your Resume

How Teaching Abroad Enhances Your Resume

Five marketable skills that you'll develop as an EFL teacher.
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Indonesias New Marine Ambassadors

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
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    Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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    For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie under the sea.

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Elephant Treks: Dont Get Taken for a Ride

Elephant Treks: Don't Get Taken for a Ride

Elephants, freed from the cruelty of Thailand's logging industry, now face an equally grim prospect: Tourism.
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Whats It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

What's It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

Three strange questions you should be prepared to answer.
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Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

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

Shanghai on the Horizon

Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past. 
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6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

A veteran TEFL teacher shares his pre-departure tips.
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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.
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3 Challenges of Working Abroad

3 Challenges of Working Abroad

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

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

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

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

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

Traveller vs. Tourist

Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   
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