How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

How to Survive—and Thrive—in a Russian Workplace

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Five things I've learned on an international internship with a Russian NGO.
Final Feelings and a Countdown

Final Feelings and a Countdown

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I’ve finally started to realize that my nomadic life isn’t a dream. 
Goodbye Old Love

Goodbye Old Love

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Travel changed not only me, but our relationship. 
Claiming Whats Mine After Leaving Australia

Claiming What's Mine After Leaving Australia

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No, it's not my heart. It's my superannuation fund.
Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans

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As the time to move abroad draws close, here are a few things to consider. 
Why Im Afraid of Western Europe

Why I'm Afraid of Western Europe

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Weekend jaunts to London or Paris? No, thank you. 
Why Its Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)

Why It's Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)

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How to recognize when it's time to move on. 
I Didnt Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

I Didn't Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK

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Now, I'm a fly on the wall of a nation in total meltdown. 
I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

I Went to South Korea for the Wrong Reasons

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Here's how I'm trying to change the mistakes of my past. 
Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But Its Worse If Youre an Expat

Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But It's Worse If You're an Expat

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A wider talent pool, bureaucracy and a foreign passport can all make for a bumpy ride. 
How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?

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I was told it would take five years to feel at home. Here's how my experience measures up.
The Hardest Part of Studying Frogs in the Tropics

The Hardest Part of Studying Frogs in the Tropics

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No, I'm not looking for Prince Charming—I'm helping look for answers. 
Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

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Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

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"Travel with purpose" can happen anytime and anywhere. 
A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

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The results? They might not be what you expect. 
How to Transition to a Life in Bags

How to Transition to a Life in Bags

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Travelling for two years means owning only what fits into a few bags. Here’s how to make it happen. 
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
Adjusting to the Israeli Workweek

Adjusting to the Israeli Workweek

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Why I've learned to love Shabbat. 
Does Pet Ownership Mean You Cant Travel?

Does Pet Ownership Mean You Can't Travel?

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With two years abroad ahead of us, there was just one snag: A dog named Loki. 
The Rise of the Right in Europe

The Rise of the Right in Europe

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Living abroad doesn't mean escaping the big issues back home. 

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