
The Expectations and Realities of Teaching English Abroad
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Alisha Jayne
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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My dream was to work in Spain—but life had other plans for me.

7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel
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- Written by: Alicia-Rae Light
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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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
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- Written by: Aisling Force
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What life is like six months later.

From Contracts to COVID-19: Finding and Losing Work in Costa Rica
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- Written by: Aisling Force
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Aisling Force
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Aisling Force
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What to consider when taking a car with you abroad.

Costa Rica is Calling
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- Written by: Aisling Force
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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 Rica's Rainy Season
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- Written by: Marisa Ebony
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Marisa Ebony
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Free and easy living—that's what life is all about.

The Fruits of my Labour
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- Written by: Marisa Ebony
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Marisa Ebony
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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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
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- Written by: Janet LoSole
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Accidental Teacher
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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
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- Written by: Erin Van Rheenen
- Category: Why we travel
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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
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege.

The Benefits of Learning a New Language
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Speaking the local language can pay off in a big way. Here's how.

From Concrete Jungle to Tropical Rainforest
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How I realized my dream of taking an adult gap year.

Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica
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- Written by: Maarten Dankers
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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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
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- Written by: Maarten Dankers
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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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.