Full Moon in Saigon

Full Moon in Saigon

Kiana gets a literal crash course in Vietnamese nightlife. 
Organized Chaos: The Art of Motorbiking in Saigon

Organized Chaos: The Art of Motorbiking in Saigon

Kiana learns the rules of the road in Ho Chi Minh City—or rather, how to forget them.
Surviving a Stolen Passport

Surviving a Stolen Passport

How to move on when your most precious possession goes missing.
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

How do you share the emotions surrounding a trip didn't live up to your expectations—without offending others? 
How Dangerous is Delhi?

How Dangerous is Delhi?

Is it safe for women to study abroad in India? Perceptions can differ widely from reality.
A Labour of Love

A Labour of Love

Em explains why she decided to study midwifery in Bali—and how it's given birth to new perspectives.
Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

Putting classroom lessons into a real-life context isn't always easy. 
Dont Go Chasing Waterfalls

Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls

Mapping the path to Japan's picturesque Kakizore Gorge.
A First-Timers Guide to Beating Culture Shock

A First-Timer's Guide to Beating Culture Shock

Four easy steps to battling homesickness before it happens.
The Importance of Self-Care While Volunteering Abroad

The Importance of Self-Care While Volunteering Abroad

Taking time out from helping others to help yourself. 
Getting to Know Your Fellow Volunteers

Getting to Know Your Fellow Volunteers

Emily discovers that not all volunteer abroad programs are built the same.
Top 8 Jobs for Digital Nomads

Top 8 Jobs for Digital Nomads

Taking your job online is quickly becoming one of the easiest ways to work abroad. These careers may be your ticket to becoming location independent.
Seduced by Good Intentions

Seduced by Good Intentions

Planning to change the world? This veteran development worker says pitch the pretence and pack your humility.
Beyond Angkor Wat

Beyond Angkor Wat

In shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty.
The Welcome Sound of Silence

The Welcome Sound of Silence

Get some respite from Seoul’s fast pace through a South Korean temple stay.

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