All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

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When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

How My Multiracial Background Affects Volunteering Abroad

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Breaking down stereotypes aboard Peace Boat. 
The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam

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When a lost item results in finding something even greater. 
The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

The Highs and Lows of Learning a New Language Abroad

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Navigating the rocky road to fluency.
How to Travel in Australia After Your Working Holiday Visa Expires

How to Travel in Australia After Your Working Holiday Visa Expires

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 It's not as simple as it seems.
What Its Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone

What It's Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone

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I'm on an enforced digital detox. 
Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

Why Hospitality Jobs are Ideal for Working Holidays

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It turns out scrubbing toilets is a blessing in disguise. 
An Introvert Abroad

An Introvert Abroad

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Can a personality trait prevent a fulfilling experience abroad?
Why I Missed My Flight Home

Why I Missed My Flight Home

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Losing my mom was a reminder that life goes quickly. 
The DIY Sabbatical

The DIY Sabbatical

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How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality. 
Study Abroad: Living Lectures

Study Abroad: Living Lectures

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Academic immersion means stepping out of the classroom and into a bigger learning environment.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

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How I'll remember my time studying abroad. 
Who Are the Mizuan?

Who Are the Mizuan?

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Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat. 
Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

Russian Beauty in the Eyes of an American Beholder

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Does adapting to Russia mean choosing to be "beautiful"?
An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

An (Unusual) Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Mexico

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How a day of unexpected events reminded me of where I am.
Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

Pros and Cons of Freelancing Abroad

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What to expect when you start your own business abroad. 
Wedding Planning Abroad

Wedding Planning Abroad

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Planning a wedding is stressful on its own—but then add 6,000km between you and your destination. 
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

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Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 
Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

Rejigging Expectations for a Move Abroad

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How did I end up in a small fishing village in Cornwall?
What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad

What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad

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Five things that surprised me working in international development. 

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