9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.
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    The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

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5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World

5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World

A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.
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    A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.

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Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

When it comes to healthy eating abroad, a little organization goes a long way. 
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Living the Pura Vida Lifestyle

Living the Pura Vida Lifestyle

Free and easy living—that's what life is all about.
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The Fruits of my Labour

The Fruits of my Labour

Since moving to Costa Rica, I've learned how to cook with plenty of exotic fruits—here are some of my favourites.
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How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling

How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling

Your guide to making ethical eating choices while on-the-go.
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Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

My son and I have finally arrived in tropical Puerto Viejo, our home for the next few months. 
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Why Im Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again. 
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Holiday Travel on a Budget

Holiday Travel on a Budget

Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.
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Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China

Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China

What I learned about myself—and what I wish I did differently. 
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What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

Learning the ancient art of calligraphy was a difficult—yet meaningful—experience to have in China.
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Five Ways Work Exchanges Can Take Your Travel to a New Level

Five Ways Work Exchanges Can Take Your Travel to a New Level

Why I’ll always use Workaway or WWOOF when I visit a new country.
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A World of Opportunity

A World of Opportunity

Following three months of international travel, I returned to the States in late June to find that my summer had just begun.
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Five Reasons to Travel Long-term in a Campervan

Five Reasons to Travel Long-term in a Campervan

Here's why we gave in to the allure of New Zealand van life. 
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The First 48 Hours of a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand

The First 48 Hours of a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand

Our adventure in Auckland was almost over before it began. 
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Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijings Skyline

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline

The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing. 
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How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
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Clichés About Living Abroad

Clichés About Living Abroad

Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean? 
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Exploring Beijings Artistic Hub

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub

A creative guide to the 798 Art District.
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How Im Preparing to Work in China

How I'm Preparing to Work in China

From my previous experiences living abroad, here's what I expect. 
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