When Your Work Abroad Dreams Dont Go to Plan

When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

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Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
Dancing Through Life

Dancing Through Life

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Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt.
Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

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Exploring the connections between my life and that of Lee Miller, the American Surrealist photographer. 
Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

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 Seeing art and creativity through an Egyptian lens.
The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice

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After returning to Egypt, I'm reflecting on the privilege in my position.
I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

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TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
Swapping Netflix for the Nile

Swapping Netflix for the Nile

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I went home to the UK, but everywhere I looked, there was Egypt. 

It's Not Just a Job: Portrait of a Travel Guide

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Travel guiding is not a profession known for its six-figure salaries or pension benefits. In fact, sticking with it requires a certain passion. Pro guide Andy has it—and he's changing lives.
Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide

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Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.

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