Faith and Music in Senegal

Faith and Music in Senegal

How jazz and religion go together in Africa.  
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Stuck in Visa Limbo

Stuck in Visa Limbo

Navigating the bureaucracy of long-distance love. 
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Working on Ghana Time

Working on Ghana Time

As an international volunteer, success isn't about speeding up; it's about slowing down. 
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Day in the Life: Development Worker in Bolivia

Day in the Life: Development Worker in Bolivia

Sleeping is for when you're between overseas placements. 
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5 Things Youll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

5 Things You'll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

Five colloquialisms Kiana picked up in her brief six months in Vietnam. ?i Gi?i ?i.
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Why I Decided to Earn a Masters Degree Overseas

Why I Decided to Earn a Master's Degree Overseas

The advantages of doing post-graduate study abroad.
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Where is Mauritania?

Where is Mauritania?

Don't worry. Mauritanians may be asking themselves the same thing.
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3 Challenges of Working Abroad

3 Challenges of Working Abroad

When you struggle, you're doing something right.
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Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
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Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana

Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana

Five must-haves for volunteering abroad. 
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Read This Before Becoming a Language Assistant in Spain

Read This Before Becoming a Language Assistant in Spain

What it's really like to work as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Madrid. 
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Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
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Traveller vs. Tourist

Traveller vs. Tourist

Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   
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Chatting with Monks

Chatting with Monks

Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
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Parenting on an Adult Gap Year

Parenting on an "Adult Gap Year"

Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
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Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad

Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad

Why I overcame my fear to work abroad. 
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Redefining My Expectations of the Global South

Redefining My Expectations of the "Global South"

How can you prepare for the unknown?
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How to Get a Job in Scotland

How to Get a Job in Scotland

A manual on how to land a job as a North American in the United Kingdom.
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