The Fruits of my Labour

The Fruits of my Labour

Since moving to Costa Rica, I've learned how to cook with plenty of exotic fruits—here are some of my favourites.
Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

My son and I have finally arrived in tropical Puerto Viejo, our home for the next few months. 
The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

Lighten your load with these tips.
  • The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

  • Lighten your load with these tips. 

How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.
  • How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

  • A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
  • Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

  • Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

Why Im Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again. 
Lessons From Working Abroad in Canada

Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

A prospective employer asks how you handle stressful work situations and your answer involves a tense meeting—with a grizzly bear. You know you have their full attention.
  • Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

  • A prospective employer asks how you handle stressful work situations and your answer involves a tense meeting - with a grizzly bear. You know you have their full attention.

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

Learning the ancient art of calligraphy was a difficult—yet meaningful—experience to have in China.
Five Ways Work Exchanges Can Take Your Travel to a New Level

Five Ways Work Exchanges Can Take Your Travel to a New Level

Why I’ll always use Workaway or WWOOF when I visit a new country.
Five Reasons to Travel Long-term in a Campervan

Five Reasons to Travel Long-term in a Campervan

Here's why we gave in to the allure of New Zealand van life. 
Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

Finding Healthcare Jobs in the UK

A recent grad's tips for getting work with the world's fifth largest employer.
Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijings Skyline

Where Old Meets New: A Guide to Beijing's Skyline

The fascinating architecture is just one of the reasons I love Beijing. 
How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
Clichés About Living Abroad

Clichés About Living Abroad

Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean? 
Exploring Beijings Artistic Hub

Exploring Beijing's Artistic Hub

A creative guide to the 798 Art District.

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