Going Dutch: Getting Used to the Culture of the Netherlands
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- Written by: Emily King
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The top three differences that one study abroad student notices about Amsterdam.
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The Importance of Self-Care While Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Emily Flynn
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Taking time out from helping others to help yourself.
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How to Make Friends While Working Abroad
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- Written by: Tori Holmes
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Looking to make friends in your new city? Get out there and "meet up."
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The Dos and Don’ts of Oktoberfest
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- Written by: Emily King
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A comprehensive guide to surviving a weekend at Germany’s most famous beer festival.
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American University vs. Swedish University
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- Written by: Lyndsay Burginger
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Lyndsay compares her post-secondary institution at home with her Swedish school.
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Commuting Nairobi Style
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- Written by: Evelyn Harford
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Matatus, boda bodas and a whole lot of crazy; dealing with local transport in Kenya.
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Study Abroad: Why Do It?
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- Written by: Emily King
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A UK student explains her decision to study abroad in the Netherlands.
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Getting to Know Your Fellow Volunteers
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- Written by: Emily Flynn
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Emily discovers that not all volunteer abroad programs are built the same.
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Sniffles in Sweden
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- Written by: Lyndsay Burginger
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Getting sick in a foreign country is a traveller's worst nightmare.
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How to Milk a Cow: Housesitting in Spain
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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In the countryside of Spain, Vanessa most unexpectedly finds her roots when she volunteers to housesit.
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Nairobi's Ultimate Thrift Shop
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- Written by: Evelyn Harford
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How to bargain for the best deals at Kenya's Toi Market.
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An Education in Swedish Food
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- Written by: Lyndsay Burginger
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Lyndsay decides to study abroad in Sweden to learn about food, customs and culture.
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5 Things To Consider Before Moving Abroad
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- Written by: Tori Holmes
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Think you're ready for your first working holiday? Read this first.
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Why we travel
A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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Walking in the Path of Spanish Volcanoes
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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A trek through ancient paths provides Vanessa with some much-needed reflection.
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"Why Did We Have to Raise Such an Independent Daughter?"
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- Written by: Adele Priestley
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Parental tips to inspire your children to travel.
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Why Family Travel Matters
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- Written by: Mauricio Rubio
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Listen to your teenagers or listen to your gut? Mauricio explains why he's chosen the latter.
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How I Learnt to Live "Andaluz"
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- Written by: Danika Wilkinson
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After a somewhat reluctant adjustment, Danika looks at all the ways she's learnt to live like a local in Spain.
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Holidays, Melancholy Days
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- Written by: Adele Priestley
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Adele struggles with homesickness when the celebrations of July 4th and the America Cup in Chile clash.
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10 Things I Learned From Family Vacations
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- Written by: Adele Priestley
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After years of travelling with her family, Adele reflects on the travel lessons they learned the hard way.
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