The Expectations and Realities of Teaching English Abroad

The Expectations and Realities of Teaching English Abroad

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As an English teacher abroad, you're there to teach—but you're also there to learn.
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.
7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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    7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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    From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.

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From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.
COVID-19 Forced Us to Abandon Our Life in Costa Rica

COVID-19 Forced Us to Abandon Our Life in Costa Rica

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What life is like six months later.
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. 
Costa Rica is Calling

Costa Rica is Calling

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It's time to pack up and leave Montana—with a career and a toddler in tow.
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.
Living the Pura Vida Lifestyle

Living the Pura Vida Lifestyle

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Free and easy living—that's what life is all about.
The Fruits of my Labour

The Fruits of my Labour

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Since moving to Costa Rica, I've learned how to cook with plenty of exotic fruits—here are some of my favourites.
Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica

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My son and I have finally arrived in tropical Puerto Viejo, our home for the next few months. 
Accidental Teacher in Costa Rica

Accidental Teacher in Costa Rica

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    There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.

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There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.
Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink

Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink

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In Costa Rica, international volunteers and locals work together to reverse the decline of this magnificent bird.
The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

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How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege. 
The Benefits of Learning a New Language

The Benefits of Learning a New Language

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Speaking the local language can pay off in a big way. Here's how. 
From Concrete Jungle to Tropical Rainforest

From Concrete Jungle to Tropical Rainforest

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How I realized my dream of taking an adult gap year. 
Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

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Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.
Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

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    Room to Grow

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    Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.

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Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.

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