What to Expect When You Move to Mexico

What to Expect When You Move to Mexico

Five cultural difference that I've encountered. 
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What I Learned Running Across the Desert

What I Learned Running Across the Desert

How a marathon provided a deeper understanding about my host community. 
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The Solo Festive Season

The Solo Festive Season

Honouring Ramadan and celebrating Eid without family. How hard can it be?
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Why Im Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda

Why I'm Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda

I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others. 
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Is There a Right Age to Teach Abroad?

Is There a "Right" Age to Teach Abroad?

TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. 
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How I Ended Up in Australias Outback

How I Ended Up in Australia's Outback

Accepting the job was one thing, getting to Coober Pedy was another. 
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The Identity Crisis: How Travel Changes You

The Identity Crisis: How Travel Changes You

As a traveller returning home, you have to learn how to balance your past with your present. 
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Moving Abroad? Take Up a New Hobby!

Moving Abroad? Take Up a New Hobby!

Here's why it's the perfect time to start something new. 
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The Difference Between Being a Tourist and an Expat

The Difference Between Being a "Tourist" and an "Expat"

How my life has changed since I moved to Cambodia. 
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Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

This holiday weekend, I'm reflecting on what I miss most about my home and native land. 
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Accidental Teacher in Costa Rica

Accidental Teacher in Costa Rica

There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.
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    There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.

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Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

I used to live for plans. Now, nothing excites me more than the unknown.
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Disco Fevers Dead, But Dengue Fever Isnt

Disco Fever's Dead, But Dengue Fever Isn't

Here’s how I dealt with getting the dreaded illness in Thailand.
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Keeping The Friendship Alive

Keeping The Friendship Alive

The truth about maintaining long-distance friendships.
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What Its Like to Teach English in Siberia

What It's Like to Teach English in Siberia

Being an ESL teacher in Novosibirsk means working with students of all ages.
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Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

Casting directors, agencies, production companies and theatres. You name it, I researched it.
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Coping with Swiss Bureaucracy

Coping with Swiss Bureaucracy

Roadblocks that I've encountered re-establishing my life abroad. 
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Why Im Moving to Cambodia

Why I'm Moving to Cambodia

One month in Siem Reap turned into three. Now, my whole future has changed. 
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