Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers
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- Written by: Nicole Edwards
- Category: Budget Traveller
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
"Challenger" banks are fighting the status quo with exchange rates and services built for globetrotters.
At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
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What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
On My Decision to Move Back to the States
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- Written by: Ahnika White
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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Making the best investment in my future.
Battling Homesickness Abroad
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- Written by: Ahnika White
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
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People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.
How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
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We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Expat
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- Written by: Roop Gill
- Category: Work Abroad
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A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
A Mini Guide to Amsterdam
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- Written by: Charlotte Bridge - Sponsored Content
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Skinny houses on skinny streets, bobbing houseboats and some of the Western world’s most important art. No wonder the "Venice of the north” is one of Europe’s most-visited cities.
How to Really Learn a Language
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Six strategies to boost your language learning.
The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Travel Health
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Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Bali's Trash Conundrum
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- Written by: Natalie Kane Stickel
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Each year, millions of travellers come to this small Indonesian island for its pristine beaches and reefs, and leave behind a mountain of rubbish.
Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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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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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
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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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What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
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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 case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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- Written by: Forest Ray
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
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In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.