Why Im Spending a Year Travelling Across Central & South America

Why I'm Spending a Year Travelling Across Central & South America

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Here's why I hope to learn on my deep dive into Latin American culture. 
How to Find Housing as a Digital Nomad in Bali

How to Find Housing as a Digital Nomad in Bali

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At the end of the day, we all need a comfortable and safe space to (temporarily) call home.  
Social Entrepreneurship Everywhere I Look

Social Entrepreneurship Everywhere I Look

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Everyone here has ideas for social programs to make Moldova great—even the cobbler around the corner.
The Realities of Being a Digital Nomad

The Realities of Being a Digital Nomad

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Not being tied to a city or country can be freeing—but it also comes with challenges.  
Weighing the Risks of Travel to Areas of Unrest

Weighing the Risks of Travel to Areas of Unrest

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Whether it’s poverty, inflation, civil unrest or terrorism, you need to adapt when you travel.
Top 10 Temples in Bali

Top 10 Temples in Bali

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With thousands of temples to choose from, here are my top picks. 
Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

Wild Goose Chase for Dutch Cuisine

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One expat considers whether a true Dutch food exists.
A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

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An expat learns that a bike is more than just a mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

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Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent

Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent

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With my university classes finished, I was finally free to experience Taiwan on my own terms. But the transition period was not easy.
Learning Mandarin as a Complete Beginner

Learning Mandarin as a Complete Beginner

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Language learning is an ongoing process of trying, failing, reassessing and trying again. 
From Contracts to COVID-19: Finding and Losing Work in Costa Rica

From Contracts to COVID-19: Finding and Losing Work in Costa Rica

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I had just settled into my first consulting gig when COVID-19 hit Costa Rica.
My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

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Establishing a Costa Rican residency was a recipe for both laughter and frustration. 
How to Bring Your Car to Costa Rica

How to Bring Your Car to Costa Rica

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What to consider when taking a car with you abroad. 
Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

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I decided to study abroad in Taiwan—then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Here's how my semester abroad is unfolding so far.
How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan

How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan

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As a biology student, I have always been fascinated by pandemics. But I never expected to live through one—especially while studying abroad.
How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

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The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

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I decided to continue studying in the UK, rather than return home to Canada. Here’s why.
Learning to Love Costa Ricas Rainy Season

Learning to Love Costa Rica's Rainy Season

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Since moving to this tropical paradise, I've learned to make the most of rainy days.
9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

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