Living Without Power in Tanzania

Living Without Power in Tanzania

The highs and lows of unstable electricity (and there are little to no highs).
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7 Resolutions for a New Year of Travel

7 Resolutions for a New Year of Travel

Saying yes to adventure and no to worry, Taylor heads off to work abroad in Australia.
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How To Get Through The Holidays Abroad

Creating festive feelings, half a world away from home.
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Living on the Safari’s Edge in Uganda

Living on the Safari’s Edge in Uganda

For communities living on the edge of animal territory, nature rules.
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Working for Accommodation in New Zealand

Working for Accommodation in New Zealand

How to WWOOF in New Zealand.
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Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

Life Lessons I Learned From My Students

Sometimes as a ESL teacher, the students teach you more than you can teach them.
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Securing a Ski Season Job in Austria

Securing a Ski Season Job in Austria

Just because you've landed in a country doesn't mean that a job is a sure bet.
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Life After Exchange

Judi finds the perfect way to keep the adventure of study abroad alive.
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Logging Off While Overseas

Logging Off While Overseas

Reconnecting during a volunteer abroad project.
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The Hidden Perks of Being a Student in Hamburg

Freebies and swag galore: Kait's got the inside tip on student deals in Hamburg.
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The Tuberculosis Challenge

Greg is ready to start the best job in the world in South Australia. The only problem? Tuberculosis.
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Can You Travel Too Much?

Can You Travel Too Much?

After living and studying in four cities in 15 months, Roop is surprised to find herself experiencing travel burnout.
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How to Turn a Layover Into a Vacation

How to Turn a Layover Into a Vacation

A little bit of know-how can turn an uncomfortable overnight airport stay into an unforgettable mini vacation.
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The Problems with One-Way Tickets

The Problems with One-Way Tickets

Purchasing a one-way ticket seemed romantic, until it turned into disaster.
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A Season on the Slopes Abroad

A Season on the Slopes Abroad

An experienced traveler, Natalie tries to convince herself that she's made the right decision to work abroad.
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For the Love of the Sport: A Soccer Match in Milan

For the Love of the Sport: A Soccer Match in Milan

Reluctantly, Maria attends a football game, where she discovers that there's more to Milan than fashion and food.
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The Local Connection

The Local Connection

How to make local friends while studying abroad.
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Working at a Fish Market in New Zealand

A last-minute plan turns into a lasting impression when Taylor moves to Raglan, New Zealand.
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Planning the Holidays Away From Home

Planning the Holidays Away From Home

Tips for enjoying the holiday season while studying abroad.
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Ugandan Grasshopper Season

Ugandan Grasshopper Season

The UN calls insects a sustainable food source. Trina calls them a delicious treat.
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