Unlocking Taiwan With Music

Unlocking Taiwan With Music

How Chinese pop hits have taught me cultural lessons no textbook ever can.
Film is Forever

Film is Forever

How analog photography has inspired me to live and share authentically.
Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.
  • Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

  • In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.

Rushing to Russia

Rushing to Russia

At 16, I found the perfect study abroad program. There was just one thing standing in my way: My mom. 
I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

I Thought I Was Immune to Culture Shock. I Was Wrong.

My culture shock took so long, I didn’t notice that it was happening.
10 Books to Accompany an Adventure

10 Books to Accompany an Adventure

Perfect for your pack, these stories will inspire and entertain you. 
How it Really Feels to Be Fluent in a Foreign Language

How it Really Feels to Be Fluent in a Foreign Language

The definition of "fluent" is more fluid than it seems.
The Wolf You Feed

The Wolf You Feed

Navigating the inevitable challenges of staying positive while travelling. 
A Jungle Research Station is No Place for the Squeamish

A Jungle Research Station is No Place for the Squeamish

Deep in the Borneo rainforest, I'm learning to expect the unexpected. 
How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

Five things I've learned on an international internship with a Russian NGO.
I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

Here's how I'm trying to change the mistakes of my past. 
The Hardest Part of Studying Frogs in the Tropics

The Hardest Part of Studying Frogs in the Tropics

No, I'm not looking for Prince Charming—I'm helping look for answers. 
Balancing Selflessness and Self as a Volunteer

Balancing Selflessness and Self as a Volunteer

Learning when to give to others and when to give back to yourself.
The Mindful Farm

The Mindful Farm

A farm in Thailand where food and mindfulness grow in abundance. 
12-Month Youth Inclusion Advisor Placement in Sri Lanka

12-Month "Youth Inclusion Advisor" Placement in Sri Lanka

The Uniterra Program is now accepting applications for a volunteer Youth Inclusion Advisor for a project in Sri Lanka. Return flights, accommodations and a modest monthly living allowance are included. Apply by January 31st, 2019.
The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

When a lost item results in finding something even greater. 

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