How I Fell in Love With Life at Home After Living Abroad

How I Fell in Love With Life at Home After Living Abroad

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Making the return home easier. 
Shanghai: With Seasoning Comes Flavour

Shanghai: With Seasoning Comes Flavour

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A few weeks into teaching abroad, Allan seeks out substance—and solace—in China.
Colombia and Coffee Culture

Colombia and Coffee Culture

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How learning about coffee helped Alicia to understand Colombian culture.
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
The 5 Types of EFL Teachers You’ll Meet Abroad

The 5 Types of EFL Teachers You’ll Meet Abroad

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Teaching English overseas? Meet your co-workers.
Whats It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

What's It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

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Three strange questions you should be prepared to answer.
Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

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Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma. 
30 Days to Departure Checklist

30 Days to Departure Checklist

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Start your study abroad countdown right.
Why I Almost Didnt Move to Thailand

Why I Almost Didn't Move to Thailand

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. . .and why I'm glad I did. 
Slowing Down in Guinea-Bissau

Slowing Down in Guinea-Bissau

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What does it mean to discount something as operating on "African time"?
Spanish Language Learning 101

Spanish Language Learning 101

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Three tools for learning a foreign language. 
Is Tourism a Political Act? Should It Be?

Is Tourism a Political Act? Should It Be?

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Tourism in Gambia exposes how prescriptions for Africa are only skin deep.
Shanghai on the Horizon

Shanghai on the Horizon

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Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past. 
Overcoming Culture Shock

Overcoming Culture Shock

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How to handle the ups and downs when living abroad isn't exactly what you'd imagined.
Behind the Wheel of The WaterVan Project

Behind the Wheel of The WaterVan Project

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Bringing clean water to communities in need.
How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People

How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People

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"Dos" and "don'ts" for building a community abroad.
6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

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A veteran TEFL teacher shares his pre-departure tips.
3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

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How Alicia turned an interest in teaching into a Colombian adventure.
On Pets and Moving Abroad

On Pets and Moving Abroad

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How to find a temporary home for your furry friends.
Faith and Music in Senegal

Faith and Music in Senegal

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How jazz and religion go together in Africa.  

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