Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

Modern Moldova: The Small Country with a Big Heart

Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau.
Top 10 Temples in Bali

Top 10 Temples in Bali

With thousands of temples to choose from, here are my top picks. 
From Britain to Bali

From Britain to Bali

After three years and a pandemic, I'm returning to blog for Verge, this time as a digital nomad. 
Running Abroad

Running Abroad

Being a runner, imperfect though I may be, has anchored some of my most important travel moments.
A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

What is community tourism, why are local communities embracing it and where can you go to join a community tourism project?
Keeping the Wild in Wildlife Tourism

Keeping the "Wild" in Wildlife Tourism

With wildlife tourism, the distinction between what's ethical and what’s not isn’t always obvious. Here are some guiding principles for your next trip.
Top Destinations for Digital Nomads

Top Destinations for Digital Nomads

If you’re thinking about taking your job abroad, working remotely is now easier than ever before. Here's what you need to know to open your mobile office—and the top destinations for digital nomads in 2023.
Gap Year Primer

Gap Year Primer

Any gap year expert or veteran knows, the secret to a successful gap year lies in one thing: Good planning.
Q & A: The Last Tourist

Q & A: The Last Tourist

Canadian filmmaker Tyson Sadler set out to explore the impacts of travel on the communities we visit. He hopes to spark difficult conversations about the way we travel.
Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists.
International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.
  • International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

  • Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.

How to Become a Safari Guide

How to Become a Safari Guide

Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.
  • How to Become a Safari Guide

  • Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.

Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.
  • Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad

  • Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.

A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

An expat learns that a bike is more than just a mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
Dont Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

Don't Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

A software engineer in the Netherlands discovers that being an expat in a "Western" country is not always as easy as advertised. 
How to Make the Most of a Remote Internship

How to Make the Most of a Remote Internship

With international internships moving online, here’s what you need to know to best benefit from a virtual placement.
  • How to Make the Most of a Remote Internship

  • With international internships moving online, here's what you need to know to best benefit from a virtual placement.

Surrendering to the Siesta

Surrendering to the Siesta

After a few weeks of embarrassing sunburns and complete boredom, I began the process of letting go.
  • Surrendering to the Siesta

  • After a few weeks of embarrassing sunburns and complete boredom, I began the process of letting go.

The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

How to find work—and thrive—as an au pair abroad.
  • The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

  • How to find work - and thrive - as an au pair abroad.

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