Bike Theft in Florence

Bike Theft in Florence

What my brief time as a city cyclist has taught me about life abroad.
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Best Travel Apps for Exploring London

Best Travel Apps for Exploring London

How to pass for a Londoner, even if you're a tourist.
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Exams in Germany? No Sweat!

Exams in Germany? No Sweat!

Making sense of the German grading system.
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Three Tricks to Packing Light

Three Tricks to Packing Light

Taking it one bag at a time.
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The Great Belgium Apartment Search

The Great Belgium Apartment Search

Finding the perfect flat abroad.
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YOYO: You're Only Young Once

Travel isn't reserved for the young, but sometimes it's easier before you're settled down.
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Florence: A Living Museum

Florence: A Living Museum

If you only have a few days to spend in Florence, here's what's worth seeing.
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Three Steps to Landing an Internship in Germany

Three Steps to Landing an Internship in Germany

Finding an internship abroad can be difficult. Here's how to ease the process.
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Cabalgata: The Spanish Second Christmas

Cabalgata: The Spanish Second Christmas

Andrew learns how cultural bias can shape overseas experiences.
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Reflecting on the Good in Goodbye

Reflecting on the "Good" in Goodbye

For every new friend you make overseas, there's another person to leave behind.
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6 Ways to Combat Homesickness

Strategies for culture shock.
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The Importance of Making Local Friends

The Importance of Making Local Friends

Leave the guidebook behind and connect with new friends.
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Enjoying Nightlife in a Foreign City

Enjoying Nightlife in a Foreign City

Safety tips for a fun night out.
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Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

Winning the TEFL Lottery in Southern Spain

The benefits of settling down in an unlikely destination to teach English.
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Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap

Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap

Anna crosses over into Cambodia from Thailand.
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Travelling on a Study Abroad Budget

Travelling on a Study Abroad Budget

How to see the most for the least.
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10 Tips for Planning an Itinerary for Europe

10 Tips for Planning an Itinerary for Europe

Make the most of your time overseas with a solid action plan.
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Starting an Internship in Brussels

Starting an Internship in Brussels

Polina explains why she decided to start her international career in Belgium.
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A Five-Day Trek to Ciudad Perdida

A Five-Day Trek to Ciudad Perdida

The ultimate reward for a term teaching overseas.
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