From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months: Ditching home-ownership for a life of travel; trading a soul-sucking job at home for work abroad; study abroad lessons that aren't strictly academic and how living in another country may shift your long-held sense of work-life balance.
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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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Exiting Expat Life
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- Written by: Melissa Verwey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
I knew there would be tears shed when I left home. What I didn't expect was the sadness that would accompany saying "so long" to expat life.
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The “Right” Job: How to Trust your Gut and Escape the Ordinary
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
I landed a job immediately after graduation. So why wasn't I happy?
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Cash Pros and Money Woes in the UK
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- Written by: Amanda Belcourt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How far can your finances stretch during your time abroad?
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Finalizing an Au Pair Contract
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- Written by: Cody Bartram
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
What you should negotiate before heading overseas.
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Living Well (Cheaply) in Switzerland
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How well-being in Switzerland is more affordable than I thought.
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Working Like the Swiss
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Trying out the Swiss approach to work-life balance.
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Saying “Au Revoir” to America: My French Connection
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- Written by: Cody Bartram
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How I became an au pair abroad.
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The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad
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- Written by: Kate Buckle
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Navigating the rocky road to fluency.
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How to Travel in Australia After Your Working Holiday Visa Expires
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- Written by: Rachael Doyle
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It's not as simple as it seems.
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Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
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Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays
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- Written by: Amanda Belcourt
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It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise.
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An Introvert Abroad
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
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Can a personality trait prevent a fulfilling experience abroad?
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An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico
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- Written by: Kate Buckle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How a day of unexpected events reminded me of where I am.
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Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
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What to expect when you start your own business abroad.
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A Slice of Home in Rome
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- Written by: Elana Rabinowitz
- Category: Why we travel
Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
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Wedding Planning Abroad
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- Written by: Melissa Verwey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Planning a wedding is stressful on its own—but then add 6,000km between you and your destination.
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Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad
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- Written by: Amanda Belcourt
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How did I end up in a small fishing village in Cornwall?
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8 Family Budget Travel Tips
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- Written by: Kate Gilgan
- Category: Budget Traveller
. . .that even budget budget travellers don't know.
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Saying Hello the Spanish Way
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Learning to embrace Spanish culture, one greeting at a time.
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