Why We Cant Be Afraid of Exploring the World

Why We Can't Be Afraid of Exploring the World

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Should we be afraid to travel solo as women? 
How I Became a Ski Instructor in Chile

How I Became a Ski Instructor in Chile

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Falling in love can lead to dramatic changes in plans, unexpected developments and life lessons learned. 
5 Reasons to Spend Holidays on the Amalfi Coast

5 Reasons to Spend Holidays on the Amalfi Coast

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You don't have to go home for the holidays. Here are 5 reasons you should explore the Amalfi Coast instead. 
Surviving a Stolen Passport

Surviving a Stolen Passport

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How to move on when your most precious possession goes missing.
The Challenges of Rural Life

The Challenges of Rural Life

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Steph learns more about the daily lives and hardships of the young people that her charity supports.
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

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Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
Life After Travel

Life After Travel

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How do you move forward after your working holiday ends?
Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

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Feeling homesick while working abroad? Tori discovers that you can find a piece of home wherever you are.
Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

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Think you want to teach abroad? Be prepared to test your limits.
What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

What I Hope to Learn From Studying Abroad

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Why Abigail is setting off into the unknown this semester.
Why Im Teaching English in Latin America

Why I'm Teaching English in Latin America

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How one transformative travel experience leads to another. 
I Went to Africa and I Didnt Help

I Went to Africa and I Didn't Help

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Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.
The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

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Settling in abroad may not be mutually exclusive with routine. Taylor explains why.
What Its Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

What It's Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

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It's not all cocktails and beaches. 
7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Amsterdam

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Why Amsterdam is the ideal student exchange city.
How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

How to Talk About a Disappointing Experience Abroad

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How do you share the emotions surrounding a trip didn't live up to your expectations—without offending others? 
How I Found the Best Study Abroad Housing

How I Found the Best Study Abroad Housing

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Hints: Start early and don't forget to read the fine print.
A Labour of Love

A Labour of Love

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Em explains why she decided to study midwifery in Bali—and how it's given birth to new perspectives.
How I Overcame a Language Barrier to Volunteer Abroad

How I Overcame a Language Barrier to Volunteer Abroad

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As an English speaker volunteering in Peru, Steph steps up her Spanish game.
Bravery and Other Myths of Living Abroad

"Bravery" and Other Myths of Living Abroad

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When it comes to embarking into the unknown, luck has nothing to do with it.

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