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.
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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.
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Finding My Way Abroad

Finding My Way Abroad

Navigating life in the Netherlands requires more than Google Maps. 
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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. 
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Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Heres Why.

Life in Cambodia is Good, But Not Easy. Here's Why.

Four challenges I encounter on the daily.
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I Dont Like the Cold, But Im Moving to Siberia

I Don't Like the Cold, But I'm Moving to Siberia

Why I'm leaving my life in New York City for a foreign land.  
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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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Budget Breakthroughs for Expats

Budget Breakthroughs for Expats

How to find financial balance while working abroad.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
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Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Top 10 Tips To Survive Hanoi

Tried-and-true advice from one ESL teacher. 
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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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A Bartender Abroad

A Bartender Abroad

Why I decided to work abroad rather than just taking an extended vacation. 
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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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