What Its Like Teaching at an International University

What It's Like Teaching at an International University

Adjusting to new schedules is just the start of understanding different academic systems.
When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

Is it different to live abroad when you no longer have a home to return to?    
Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

How joining a volunteering project can help to grow both personally and personally.
The Risk of Studying Abroad? Its Worth It.

The Risk of Studying Abroad? It's Worth It.

I've learned that jumping into the unknown always pays off.
Tales From the Azores

Tales From the Azores

Could my new home be the lost city of Atlantis?
Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Forget WWOOFING; working in a coliving space might just be the ultimate volunteer abroad position. 
How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

How Adventure Has Helped Me Adjust to Life Abroad

A spirit of adventure is the antidote to the monotony of routine. 
A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

The popularity of the Azores has skyrocketed—but it's come at a cost.
Caught in the Liminal Spaces

Caught in the Liminal Spaces

On airports and awaiting the next adventure. 
Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Never heard of Moldovan wine? That may soon change. 

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