Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

What I once thought was necessary—and why I'm questioning if I'll need them when I return home.
Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Three ways to prepare before setting off.
How Not to Mess Up a Move to China

How Not to Mess Up a Move to China

10 tips to make your transition abroad easier. 
The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The challenges and rewards of a life abroad. 
A Glimpse of Dalian, China

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

Getting used to a Spanish schedule was a struggle, until I decided to let go.
Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Breaking down the successes and challenges of living abroad as a duo.
Indonesias New Marine Ambassadors

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
Forging a Life in China

Forging a Life in China

Jordan left to teach abroad for a season. . .over five years ago. How he's thrived overseas. 
Whats a Fulbright?

What's a "Fulbright"?

An introduction to the US Fulbright Program. 
A One-Way Ticket to Success

A One-Way Ticket to Success

Why Chris ditched the rungs of the corporate ladder for a life abroad.
Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There

After returning from Guatemala, Maggie finds herself trapped in post-travel purgatory.
Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Golden goose or red herring? A veteran WWOOFer shares his top tips for choosing a volunteer farm placement.
Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

Volunteer health and medical placements abroad can be enormously beneficial, or terribly irresponsible. Here are five ways to avoid common pitfalls.
5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

5 Questions Every Expat Tires of Hearing

Heading home for a visit? Prepare your answers for these standard queries in advance.

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