Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

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How I navigated the complexities of Article 15.
How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

How Missing the Bus Became a Core Memory

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After a meltdown in Paris led to a dead-end in Alsace, I turned my gaze towards the mountains.
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.
Culture Shock in Costa Rica

Culture Shock in Costa Rica

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Here's how I overcame a bad case of homesickness.
How a Year in Spain Became a Year in Latin America

How a Year in Spain Became a Year in Latin America

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My dream was to work in Spain—but life had other plans for me.
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.
Living with No Worldly Possessions

Living with No Worldly Possessions

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Waiting for my belongings to arrive from overseas, I realized how resourceful I could be.
How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

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When we decided to move overseas, there was just one small obstacle: Our beloved cat, Kitty.
An Ocean of Language

An Ocean of Language

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In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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The pros and cons of donating your time to a worthy cause.
Volunteering Abroad: Expectations vs. Reality

Volunteering Abroad: Expectations vs. Reality

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Spoiler alert: There was a big gap between the two. 
What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

What to Expect as an American Expat Working in the Netherlands

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An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

How a Google Search Led Me to an Unexpected Region of France

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Is it Germany? Is it France? No, it's Alsace.
My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

My Parisian Love Affair Has Ended

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 There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not.
Food Habits Die Hard

Food Habits Die Hard

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What do you do when familiar favourites aren't available abroad?
The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

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    Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.

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Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter.
When Your Work Abroad Dreams Dont Go to Plan

When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

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Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

Tides of Affection: A Hard-won Love of Volunteering with Sea Turtles

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At first, I didn't understand why I was volunteering with turtles. But then, I fell in love.
What to Give to a Volcano

What to Give to a Volcano

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How I discovered the power of Hawaii.

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