What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
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How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

Is it Germany? Is it France? No, it's Alsace.
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My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

 There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not.
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Becoming a Travel Ally

Becoming a Travel Ally

We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.
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    Becoming a Travel Ally

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    We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how.

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A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

Getting your foot in the door and making the most of a UN internship.
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    A Guide to Interning at the United Nations

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    Practice your diplomacy with one of these coveted gigs.

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Top Destinations to Teach Abroad in 2024

Top Destinations to Teach Abroad in 2024

With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2024. 
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    Teaching Abroad in a Post-Pandemic Landscape

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    With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. Plus: The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2023. 

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How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

How to land a destination staffing gig and what you can expect from life on the road.
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    How to Land a Destination Staffing Job

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    Travel and develop intercultural communication skills with these hands-on field positions.

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When Your Work Abroad Dreams Dont Go to Plan

When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
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Protection Delegate (Urban Violence) - International Committee of the Red Cross

Protection Delegate (Urban Violence) - International Committee of the Red Cross

When Nathan Reyes decided to continue his undergraduate degree in the French language, he barely spoke it. It was a big gamble, but it paid off for Nathan, who now speaks four languages and travels to conflict zones around the world. He talks to us about landing a job with a 1% success rate, meeting with leaders of armed rebel groups, and the one skill he's commended on the most - and suggests you start working on, right now! Watch his series of videos below.
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Transnistria: How to Get There—and Why You Should Go

Transnistria: How to Get There—and Why You Should Go

Have you ever visited a place that may or may not even technically exist?
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Living Next to a Conflict Zone

Living Next to a Conflict Zone

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
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Dancing Through Life

Dancing Through Life

Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt.
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Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Exploring the connections between my life and that of Lee Miller, the American Surrealist photographer. 
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Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

 Seeing art and creativity through an Egyptian lens.
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The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice

After returning to Egypt, I'm reflecting on the privilege in my position.
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How to Buy Drugs While Youre Abroad

How to Buy Drugs While You're Abroad

Even with a copy of your prescription, it's not always easy to buy much-needed medication abroad. Here's how we did it.
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I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
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Swapping Netflix for the Nile

Swapping Netflix for the Nile

I went home to the UK, but everywhere I looked, there was Egypt. 
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The Plural of Christmas is Christmases

The Plural of Christmas is Christmases

What if I told you there were places that celebrate Christmas twice?
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How to Find Housing as a Digital Nomad in Bali

How to Find Housing as a Digital Nomad in Bali

At the end of the day, we all need a comfortable and safe space to (temporarily) call home.  
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