Moving Abroad With Your Partner? Read This First.

Moving Abroad With Your Partner? Read This First.

No travelling couple is immune to these four firestarters. 
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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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    Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

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    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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Q & A: International Work as a Journalist

Q & A: International Work as a Journalist

Verge asks veteran journalist and founder of the Global Reporting Centre, Peter Klein, what it takes to become a journalist working internationally.
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    Q & A: International Work as a Journalist

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    Verge asks veteran journalist and founder of the Global Reporting Centre, Peter Klein, what it takes to become a journalist working internationally.

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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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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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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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    At the End of Your Bucket List

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

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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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    Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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    A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

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A Language Litany

A Language Litany

Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
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How to Teach English Abroad in Italy

How to Teach English Abroad in Italy

English teaching opportunities abound in the land of la dolce vita.
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A Guide to Italian Work Visas

A Guide to Italian Work Visas

Navigating Italy's convoluted work visa process can be a headache—but also worth the effort. Here's how.
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Work Abroad as a International Program Leader

Work Abroad as a International Program Leader

It’s not just about the thrill of travel. Running programs for gap year and study abroad organizations requires long hours and a lot of work. Pacific Discovery weighs in on what this dream job is really like.
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A Year of Teaching in Thailand

A Year of Teaching in Thailand

As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
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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.
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Why Im Moving to Taiwan

Why I'm Moving to Taiwan

Nicole finds "purpose" in her latest journey. 
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Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Tips for First-Time Solo Travellers

Three ways to prepare before setting off.
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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. 
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The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

The Highs and Lows of Expat Living

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

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
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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.
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Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Struggling with individuality in a collective society. 
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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.
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