Taking the Leap to Travel

Taking the Leap to Travel

I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 
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Photography & Care in Thailand

Photography & Care in Thailand

Photographing with respect and transparency is primary to being a contributor and not just a kodachrome leech. 
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How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
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5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
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5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
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From Tech to Teaching

From Tech to Teaching

Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. 
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Humbled on the Farm

Humbled on the Farm

Kyle reflects on the power of humility abroad. 
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Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

A study abroad director shares how he landed his ultimate job. 
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Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks

Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks

Five lessons learned from taking public transport abroad. 
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Mangrove Matters

Mangrove Matters

From the classroom to the mangrove forest, Emma's year in Thailand is taking an interesting turn.
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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    Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

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    Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?

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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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    Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

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A Year of Teaching in Thailand

A Year of Teaching in Thailand

As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
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Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Struggling with individuality in a collective society. 
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Whats a Fulbright?

What's a "Fulbright"?

An introduction to the US Fulbright Program. 
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4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

These misconceptions about teaching abroad deserve to be busted.
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Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
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