The Reality of Nine-to-Fiving Abroad

The Reality of Nine-to-Fiving Abroad

In a full-time office environment, having adventures abroad takes a little more effort.
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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.
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Final Feelings and a Countdown

Final Feelings and a Countdown

I’ve finally started to realize that my nomadic life isn’t a dream. 
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Goodbye Old Love

Goodbye Old Love

Travel changed not only me, but our relationship. 
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Claiming Whats Mine After Leaving Australia

Claiming What's Mine After Leaving Australia

No, it's not my heart. It's my superannuation fund.
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Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

As the time to move abroad draws close, here are a few things to consider. 
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Why Im Afraid of Western Europe

Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe

Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you. 
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Why Its Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)

Why It's Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)

How to recognize when it's time to move on. 
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I Didnt Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

I Didn't Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

Now, I'm a fly on the wall of a nation in total meltdown. 
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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. 
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Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But Its Worse If Youre an Expat

Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But It's Worse If You're an Expat

A wider talent pool, bureaucracy and a foreign passport can all make for a bumpy ride. 
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How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

I was told it would take five years to feel at home. Here's how my experience measures up.
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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. 
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Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
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A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

"Travel with purpose" can happen anytime and anywhere. 
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A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

The results? They might not be what you expect. 
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How to Transition to a Life in Bags

How to Transition to a Life in Bags

Travelling for two years means owning only what fits into a few bags. Here’s how to make it happen. 
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Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
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Does Pet Ownership Mean You Cant Travel?

Does Pet Ownership Mean You Can't Travel?

With two years abroad ahead of us, there was just one snag: A dog named Loki. 
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