Caught in the Liminal Spaces

Caught in the Liminal Spaces

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On airports and awaiting the next adventure. 
Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

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What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

Dealing with Subtle Cultural Differences

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Not all cultural differences are easy to spot or identify, making it harder to adjust.
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.
Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

Dealing with the Lows of Life Abroad

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Confession time: Living abroad is hard.
Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

Does Liverpool Live Up to Its Reputation?

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My first impressions of England's notorious northern city.
Scratching the Travel Itch

Scratching the Travel Itch

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Moving abroad begins with an itch.
When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

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Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese. 
Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

Every Day is Wine Day in Moldova

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Never heard of Moldovan wine? That may soon change. 
I Went to France to Find My Heart

I Went to France to Find My Heart

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I had always felt like I was searching for somewhere to belong.
Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

Always Speak to the Cute French Man on the Train

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Everyone made it a point to tell me to avoid the city of Marseille. Fate had other plans. 
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. 
Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

Opening Up In The Pink Heart-shaped City

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Do you believe in fate or is everything in life just a blissful coincidence?
Was Argentina Everything I’d Been Searching For?

Was Argentina Everything I’d Been Searching For?

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The rewards of pushing through uncertainty.
How to Make Friends Abroad

How to Make Friends Abroad

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For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
Whats Your Number?

What's Your "Number"?

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Why I don't believe in country counting. 
Finding Truth Through Travel Writing

Finding Truth Through Travel Writing

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Travel writing as a way to see the authentic side of misunderstood cultures. 
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.

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