Eating at The Mall in Thailand: An Underrated Culinary Adventure

Eating at The Mall in Thailand: An Underrated Culinary Adventure

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It's not just "mall rats" who eat there—locals and foreigners alike come together to enjoy the quality local vendors.
What You Need to Know About Motorbiking in Vietnam

What You Need to Know About Motorbiking in Vietnam

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A primer on owning and driving a motorbike in Hanoi. 
How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

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It’s not easy. . .but it's also not impossible.  
TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

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A veteran TEFL teacher's best tips for getting work in Thailand.
Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

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The people you meet overseas will be integral to the kinds of experiences you have, and here's why.
Offering Aid in Myanmar

Offering Aid in Myanmar

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Lending a greater meaning to my work abroad.  
Respect in the Thai Classroom

Respect in the Thai Classroom

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Four unique customs that teachers will encounter in Thailand. 
Learning How to Go Home

Learning How to Go Home

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Being abroad has taught me many things, including that everything comes to an end. 
Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

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Welcome to your new life abroad. Here's what you need to know. 
Taking the Leap to Travel

Taking the Leap to Travel

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I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 
Photography & Care in Thailand

Photography & Care in Thailand

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Photographing with respect and transparency is primary to being a contributor and not just a kodachrome leech. 
Showering With a Friend in Burma

Showering With a Friend in Burma

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A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted

7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted

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Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

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Vietnam is no longer the "Wild West" of teaching abroad. Here's what you need to know.
Top 5 Countries to Use Your Teaching Degree

Top 5 Countries to Use Your Teaching Degree

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Got a teaching degree? Here's how to pay off your student loans while travelling the world.
How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

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Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

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How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
Travelling With Grief

Travelling With Grief

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Dealing with a sudden loss wasn't part of my holiday plans. 
Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

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Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list. 
How Not To Travel Japan

How Not To Travel Japan

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Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company.

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