Making My Inevitable

Making My "Inevitable"

A dream life abroad wasn't going to just happen. I was going to have to work for it. 
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Making the Most of Your New Home Abroad

Making the Most of Your New Home Abroad

Don't forget that you're a tourist as well as a local. 
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3 Reasons You Should Use an Au Pair Agency

3 Reasons You Should Use an Au Pair Agency

Why using an agency to find a job can alter your experience abroad. 
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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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The Top 5 Myths About Japan

The Top 5 Myths About Japan

How my expectations differed from reality. 
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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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From One Island to Another

From One Island to Another

The top three things you'll learn from moving abroad.
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
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3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan. 
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The First Steps to Working Abroad

The First Steps to Working Abroad

Here's what I've learned it takes to make it in a new country. 
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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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Escaping the Nine-to-Five Grind

Escaping the Nine-to-Five Grind

I wanted to go abroad, but I didn't want to teach English. Here's what I did instead. 
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How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday

Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
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Japan Bound

Japan Bound

Exact destination? Unknown. 
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Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
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Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change

Turning Reverse Culture Shock into Positive Change

Three emotions you'll encounter when you return home. 
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A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers

A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers

"Challenger" banks are fighting the status quo with exchange rates and services built for globetrotters.
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At the End of Your Bucket List

At the End of Your Bucket List

What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
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