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. 
The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

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

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
Settling in an Unsettled City

Settling in an Unsettled City

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

Will I "Exit" Because of Brexit?

How will living in England with a Dutch passport affect my future?
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.
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. 
Academics in the US vs. the UK

Academics in the US vs. the UK

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

What's a "Fulbright"?

An introduction to the US Fulbright Program. 
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.
Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There

After returning from Guatemala, Maggie finds herself trapped in post-travel purgatory.
Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
An Unhappy Camper

An Unhappy Camper

When a volunteer opportunity doesn't pan out as expected, Alicia learns a valuable lesson.
Remedies for the Study Abroad Blues

Remedies for the Study Abroad Blues

A semester can seem very long when you're far from home. Here's how to cope.
A Letter to the Friends I Made Abroad

A Letter to the Friends I Made Abroad

To all the people I met during term overseas; see you soon.
5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

Heading home for a visit? Prepare your answers for these standard queries in advance.
Hey, Mr. Cab Driver

Hey, Mr. Cab Driver

Taxi rides in Shanghai are never straight-forward affairs. 

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