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- Type: Article
- Author: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau. Go ahead and admit it—you've probably never heard of Chisinau and certainly couldn't place it on a map. Don't feel bad. This time two years ago, I couldn't either, and now I'm here for the...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
With thousands of temples to choose from, here are my top picks. Bali is known for many things, namely its beaches, rice fields and, of course, its temples. Being the only Hindu island in Indonesia, within Bali there are over 20,000 temples on the...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Hayley Duszynski
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
After three years and a pandemic, I'm returning to blog for Verge, this time as a digital nomad. It’s a dark evening in England and I’m sitting in one of the country's biggest airports waiting for my 25+ hour journey to begin. It's chilly and I'm only...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Kevin Wagar
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
When carefully planned, travel with kids can be as educational as any classroom experience. But schools may take a little convincing. Every year, families around the world book their tickets, pack their bags, and hit the road, sky, or sea for family...
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Running Abroadhttps://www.studyandgoabroad.org/22-2/departments/running-abroad
- Type: Article
- Author: Vanessa Chiasson
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Being a runner, imperfect though I may be, has anchored some of my most important travel moments. “Madam! Do this!” I glanced to my right to see a tiny sprite of a girl demonstrate what can only be described as a flying scissor kick. Compelled by the...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Mandy Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers. Over 10 years ago, I decided to relocate from Ottawa to Morocco. Back then, I didn’t bump into many locals speaking English in cafes or restaurants (at least not in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Diane Selkirk
- Category: Study Abroad
Chances are, at some point your adventurous, independent kid will end up an ocean away from you. Here's how to set them up for success. Susan Karda’s 19-year-old son Max is in his second year of law and history at university, but he’s not coming home...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Carolyn B. Heller
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
What is community tourism, why are local communities embracing it and where can you go to join a community tourism project? The sharp peaks of the mountains jut above the swirling clouds as we hike into the woods, looking for blooms along the forest...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Chloe Berge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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. Meeting the soulful eyes of a mountain gorilla in Rwanda’s lush jungle, tracking the ribboning black...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Work Abroad
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. Back in 2015, when I penned Verge’s very...
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Gap Year Primerhttps://www.studyandgoabroad.org/22-2/features/ultimate-gap-year-guide
- Type: Article
- Author: Claudia Laroye
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Any gap year expert or veteran knows, the secret to a successful gap year lies in one thing: Good planning. When Anna Sophie Glaubitz realized that she didn’t have to go to university right out of high school, it was a lightbulb moment. “I realized...
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Q & A: The Last Touristhttps://www.studyandgoabroad.org/22-2/departments/q-a-the-last-tourist
- Type: Article
- Author: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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. What 2009’s The Cove did for dolphin swimming and 2013’s Blackfish did for SeaWorld...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Deepayan Bhadra
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists. If you ask a Dutchie what’s their favourite food and one of the plausible answers is bitterballen. You mean that fried ball of meat that they serve from the food trucks, seriously? Whenever a...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Claudia Laroye
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement. A chance meeting at a University of British Columbia (UBC) volunteer fair kickstarted 69-year-old Christia Roberts’ journey down a path that would change her life. A...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Diane Selkirk
- Category: Study Abroad
Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go. The reasons for studying abroad are well-known: It’s a great way to become more independent, make connections, advance future careers, and see a new part of the world. Living in another country...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Diane Selkirk
- Category: Study Abroad
The perceived cost of studying abroad stops many students in their tracks. Here are 9 ways to avoid breaking the bank. According to 2021 survey conducted by Flywire, 64 percent of U.S. students and 54 percent of Canadian students are interested in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Janet Ngo
- Category: Work Abroad
Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad. It's easy to dream of working surrounded by ancient castles, speaking a foreign language, or having midday siestas as part of your workplace culture. But how do you find work abroad?...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Martina Trevisan
- Category: Work Abroad
Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots. I’m marching up across the dry Selati riverbed in South Africa, cautiously following the footsteps of my mentor, Steve Baillie. A pioneer...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Janet Ngo
- Category: Work Abroad
Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific. If you're an international job hunter, it's not enough to simply find a job posting abroad—you'll also need to tailor your application to your intended destination's culture and...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer. Over the last 35 years, Susan E. Gibson has worked and volunteered with NGOs, UN agencies and...
