When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn
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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
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How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety
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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans.
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How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
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The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
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Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad
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When it comes to healthy eating abroad, a little organization goes a long way.
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How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling
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Your guide to making ethical eating choices while on-the-go.
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Holiday Travel on a Budget
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Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.
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How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
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Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend.
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I'm only 22. Here's Why I'm Taking a Year "Off"
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- Written by: Shrita Pathak
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What I hope to gain teaching English in Spain.
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The Paradox of Choice
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Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead.
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What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
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Living Abroad Amidst Civil Unrest
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- Written by: Sarah Stearns
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How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?
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Living Abroad Amidst Civil Unrest
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How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
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From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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My Secret Trick to Learning a Language
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- Written by: Katie Smith
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Bonus: It involves cocktails.
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In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
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What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
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Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around.
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Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption.
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What It's Like to Study at an Italian University
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- Written by: Katie Smith
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I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises.
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What to Expect at a Spanish University
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime.
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All Roads Lead to Verona
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- Written by: Katie Smith
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When things don't go to plan, make a new one.
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Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
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- Written by: Anna Matthews
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Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep.
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