One Month: From Decision to Goodbye

One Month: From Decision to Goodbye

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What happens when a move abroad happens in fast forward?
Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

Eid al-Adha: A Feast to Remember 

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One of the two main Muslim holidays, Eid al-Adha, is always celebrated memorably with never-ending feasts.
Two Languages = Twice the Fun

Two Languages = Twice the Fun

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Learning and flipping back and forth between two languages is always a fun, yet tricky, challenge.
Finding Furry Family Members Abroad

Finding Furry Family Members Abroad

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The cat distribution system works—just be ready for it when it finds you.
Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan

Picking Up on Proper Etiquette in Tajikistan

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As an expat, learning a new country's social etiquette can result in embarrassing and often funny faux pas.
Sp-ringing in the New Year

Sp-ringing in the New Year

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Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception. 
How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat

How to Adjust to Life in Tajikistan as an Expat

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A guide to overcoming the initial administrative and cultural hurdles.
Preparing for Life in Tajikistan

Preparing for Life in Tajikistan

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An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia. 
The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

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Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
What Its Like Living in a Tourist Town

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

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What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real

Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real

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You can't go to Oz or Narnia or Westeros—but you can go to Gagauzia.
A Taste of Native Japanese

A Taste of Native Japanese

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How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

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Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

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Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment

Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment

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Four things you'll always find in my TEFL toolkit. 
Whats Your Number?

What's Your "Number"?

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Why I don't believe in country counting. 
Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

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Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

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Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers. 
How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose

How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose

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Leaning in to my "inner performer" wasn't part of the job description.
Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

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I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.

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