Three Places to Explore Alone

Three Places to Explore Alone

My tips for learning about your new city solo. 
How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

How I Fell in Love In—and With—Spain

I swore I'd never return to Madrid, but life had other plans for me.
Trusting Your Travel Gut

Trusting Your Travel Gut

Sometimes, not wanting to travel is more than just "cold feet."
Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

Missing Madrid: Settling into Life After Living Abroad

What I learned working abroad—and how it's changed me. 
Living By a Ticking Clock

Living By a Ticking Clock

How I came to terms with my time left abroad.
Am I Contributing to Overtourism?

Am I Contributing to Overtourism?

Working abroad brings opportunity, but what is the impact of our travel? 
Tips for Studying Abroad in Germany

Tips for Studying Abroad in Germany

Essential advice from an international student on getting your paperwork in order.
Work in the Swiss Alps as a Ski Instructor

Work in the Swiss Alps as a Ski Instructor

If you enjoy working with children, join a team of international staff for an incredibly rewarding experience in a beautiful Swiss mountain resort.
The Identity Crisis: How Travel Changes You

The Identity Crisis: How Travel Changes You

As a traveller returning home, you have to learn how to balance your past with your present. 
Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

Happy Canada Day From Amsterdam

This holiday weekend, I'm reflecting on what I miss most about my home and native land. 
Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

Learning the Art of Embracing the Unplanned

I used to live for plans. Now, nothing excites me more than the unknown.
Keeping The Friendship Alive

Keeping The Friendship Alive

The truth about maintaining long-distance friendships.
Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

Starting from Scratch as an Actress in Amsterdam

Casting directors, agencies, production companies and theatres. You name it, I researched it.
Coping with Swiss Bureaucracy

Coping with Swiss Bureaucracy

Roadblocks that I've encountered re-establishing my life abroad. 
I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

Friends: We all need them, but getting them overseas can be tricky. 
When The Work Abroad Adventure Has Lost Its Spark

When The Work Abroad Adventure Has Lost Its Spark

What happens when living abroad isn't rewarding anymore—and how do you know when to call it quits? 
Expat Living: Building Friendships

Expat Living: Building Friendships

Making friends with expats has its downfalls, but I still do it. Here's why. 
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
An Actress Abroad

An Actress Abroad

I never thought I'd move to the Netherlands. Here are three hurdles I encountered along the way. 
Analysis-Paralysis: Should I Stay or Go?

Analysis-Paralysis: Should I Stay or Go?

How I decided whether to extend my time abroad.   

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