I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

I Just Want To Be Friends. What Could Go Wrong?

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Friends: We all need them, but getting them overseas can be tricky. 
When The Work Abroad Adventure Has Lost Its Spark

When The Work Abroad Adventure Has Lost Its Spark

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What happens when living abroad isn't rewarding anymore—and how do you know when to call it quits? 
Expat Living: Building Friendships

Expat Living: Building Friendships

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Making friends with expats has its downfalls, but I still do it. Here's why. 
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

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Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
An Actress Abroad

An Actress Abroad

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I never thought I'd move to the Netherlands. Here are three hurdles I encountered along the way. 
Analysis-Paralysis: Should I Stay or Go?

Analysis-Paralysis: Should I Stay or Go?

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How I decided whether to extend my time abroad.   
Doing Normal in the Netherlands

Doing "Normal" in the Netherlands

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Just how hard is it to fit in abroad? I thought I was normal. Turns out I’m not.
Finding My Way Abroad

Finding My Way Abroad

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Navigating life in the Netherlands requires more than Google Maps. 
Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

Saying Goodbye to the American Midwest

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I was a week away from getting married when I decided to move abroad. 
3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Life as an Au Pair

3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Life as an Au Pair

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The biggest challenges I've encountered working as a nanny abroad. 
Juggling Travels, Family Time and Wanderlust

Juggling Travels, Family Time and Wanderlust

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Fitting travel and quality family time into only 21 days of annual leave.
Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

Do You Need to Speak Spanish to Au Pair in Spain?

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Learning a new language is one of the advantages of working abroad.
A Silent Ride in Oslo

A Silent Ride in Oslo

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Should quiet be the norm on public transportation? Maybe it all depends on where you are. 
How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

How Much Do You Really Need to Sacrifice to Travel?

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Long-term adventures can be expensive. Here's how I make it work. 
Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

Marching in Madrid as an Au Pair

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When I joined the Women's March in Madrid, I had three young girls in mind. 
Make the Most of Every Day Abroad

Make the Most of Every Day Abroad

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Make "one day" today. Here's why—and how. 
My Most Important Piece of Advice For Working Abroad

My Most Important Piece of Advice For Working Abroad

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Avoid setting yourself up for disappointment. 
The Alcohol-free Guide To Socializing Abroad

The Alcohol-free Guide To Socializing Abroad

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Meeting new people overseas is harder. It's even harder when you don't drink. 
Camino de Santiago: A First-timers Tips for a Short Trek

Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek

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Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how. 
Four Days in Zürich: What to Do, See & Eat on a Budget

Four Days in Zürich: What to Do, See & Eat on a Budget

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Zürich was never at the top of my must-see travel destinations list. And boy, was I wrong. 

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