A Language Litany

A Language Litany

Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
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#JustAddZebras

#JustAddZebras

Volunteering doesn't have to stop with your official placement. Earn those stripes. 
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A Year of Teaching in Thailand

A Year of Teaching in Thailand

As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
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Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

What I once thought was necessary—and why I'm questioning if I'll need them when I return home.
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Why Im Moving to Taiwan

Why I'm Moving to Taiwan

Nicole finds "purpose" in her latest journey. 
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Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Three ways to prepare before setting off.
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How Not to Mess Up a Move to China

How Not to Mess Up a Move to China

10 tips to make your transition abroad easier. 
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The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The challenges and rewards of a life abroad. 
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A Glimpse of Dalian, China

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
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Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Struggling with individuality in a collective society. 
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Settling in an Unsettled City

Settling in an Unsettled City

"Normalcy" and "routine" may be hard to come by in Shanghai.
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Will I Exit Because of Brexit?

Will I "Exit" Because of Brexit?

How will living in England with a Dutch passport affect my future?
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Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Breaking down the successes and challenges of living abroad as a duo.
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Forging a Life in China

Forging a Life in China

Jordan left to teach abroad for a season. . .over five years ago. How he's thrived overseas. 
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Academics in the US vs. the UK

Academics in the US vs. the UK

A breakdown of the perceived differences between the two systems.
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Whats a Fulbright?

What's a "Fulbright"?

An introduction to the US Fulbright Program. 
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4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

These misconceptions about teaching abroad deserve to be busted.
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A One-Way Ticket to Success

A One-Way Ticket to Success

Why Chris ditched the rungs of the corporate ladder for a life abroad.
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Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There

After returning from Guatemala, Maggie finds herself trapped in post-travel purgatory.
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