The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

Every traveller has entertained the idea of a romance far from home. Here's what you can expect if you find it.
Doing Normal in the Netherlands

Doing "Normal" in the Netherlands

Just how hard is it to fit in abroad? I thought I was normal. Turns out I’m not.
Finding My Way Abroad

Finding My Way Abroad

Navigating life in the Netherlands requires more than Google Maps. 
I Could Be Part of That World

I Could Be Part of That World

After moving to Russia, I'm like the Little Mermaid. I can't walk, I can't talk. . .I can't even find a hairbrush. 
Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

I was a week away from getting married when I decided to move abroad. 
3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Life as an Au Pair

3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Life as an Au Pair

The biggest challenges I've encountered working as a nanny abroad. 
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. 
Budget Breakthroughs for Expats

Budget Breakthroughs for Expats

How to find financial balance while working abroad.
Juggling Travels, Family Time and Wanderlust

Juggling Travels, Family Time and Wanderlust

Fitting travel and quality family time into only 21 days of annual leave.
A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

I never fully grasped how influential Buddhism was in Thailand until I was able to experience life as a teacher here. 
A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

A Day in the Life of a Hostel Employee in Cambodia

What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish. 
Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

Learning a new language is one of the advantages of working abroad.
Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Tried-and-true advice from one ESL teacher. 
How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

Long-term adventures can be expensive. Here's how I make it work. 
What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.
What Its Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

What It's Like to Bartend at a Cambodian Hostel

I believe in fostering communities of travellers. Here's how I do it. 
A Bartender Abroad

A Bartender Abroad

Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation. 
Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

When I joined the Women's March in Madrid, I had three young girls in mind. 

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