7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed. 
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The Shock of Returning to American Life

The Shock of Returning to American Life

After two years abroad, going home wasn't what I expected.
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How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

Leaving one country is marked in different ways. 
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Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye. 
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3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

Forget souvenirs. Here are the ideas that I'd like to bring with me when I return to the United States. 
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How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

It’s not easy. . .but it's also not impossible.  
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How Not To Travel Japan

How Not To Travel Japan

Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company.
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The Top 5 Myths About Japan

The Top 5 Myths About Japan

How my expectations differed from reality. 
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3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan. 
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Japan Bound

Japan Bound

Exact destination? Unknown. 
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Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
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Four Reasons Im Scared to Work Abroad

Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad

My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them. 
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Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
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8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
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Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

Putting classroom lessons into a real-life context isn't always easy. 
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Dont Go Chasing Waterfalls

Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls

Mapping the path to Japan's picturesque Kakizore Gorge.
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A First-Timers Guide to Beating Culture Shock

A First-Timer's Guide to Beating Culture Shock

Four easy steps to battling homesickness before it happens.
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International Jobs for All Seasons

International Jobs for All Seasons

Five unique seasonal opportunities to work your way around the world.
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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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