Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember
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- Written by: Annie Elle
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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
Finding Furry Family Members Abroad
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- Written by: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
What to Expect from Winter in Lisbon
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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Think Portugal serves up nothing but warm weather and sunny days? Think again.
What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town
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- Written by: Parker Blair
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
Was Argentina Everything I’d Been Searching For?
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The rewards of pushing through uncertainty.
How to Make Friends Abroad
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- Written by: Lynsey Clayton
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For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
What to Give to a Volcano
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- Written by: Irina Abraham
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How I discovered the power of Hawaii.
Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees
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- Written by: Claudia Laroye
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People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.
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People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.
Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad
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- Written by: Janet Ngo
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Preparing to Apply for a Job Abroad
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Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.
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Make your approach to international job-hunting location-specific.
Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling
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- Written by: Carolyn B. Heller
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling
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Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we’re perceived abroad?
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Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we’re perceived abroad?
What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends
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- Written by: Eric Coleman
- Category: Travel Health
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Experts share their top tips for surviving culture shock and thriving in your new country.
Study Abroad's Biggest Secret
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- Written by: Juliann Li
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Terms papers, exams and stress still exist overseas.
Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?
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- Written by: Sandra Barnidge
- Category: Work Abroad
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Three questions to help you decide whether to become a digital nomad or a rooted expat.
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
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Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
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Slow down and don't miss lunch…how hard can it be?
How to Overcome a Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language
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- Written by: Jacklyn Janeksela
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A language teacher shares her top tips.
Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"
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- Written by: Brian Johnson
- Category: Travel Health
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Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview
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- Written by: Cassie Pearse
- Category: Why we travel
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Want to rip up the rulebook and take your family on an extended adventure? Here's how—and why—I did just that.
The Hidden Homes of Bangkok
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
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How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness.
New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go
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- Written by: Virginia Vella
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If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.