Searching for Ghosts in Hungary

Searching for Ghosts in Hungary

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    A professor working abroad falls in love with a place she didn't want to like.

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A professor working abroad falls in love with a place she didn't want to like.
How to Become an Au Pair in Italy

How to Become an Au Pair in Italy

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The only thing standing between you and Italy is finding the right family to work for. 
What I Learned Backpacking Overseas as a 17-Year-Old

What I Learned Backpacking Overseas as a 17-Year-Old

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My advice for high school graduates about to head out on their gap year adventures. 
Surviving as a Vegetarian With My Host Family in Ukraine

Surviving as a Vegetarian With My Host Family in Ukraine

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Being flexible with my diet helped me learn more about Ukrainian culture.
Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

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    Eating with Host Families

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    Finding your way in a family and culture, one bite at a time.

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Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table. 
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.
Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

Healthy Meal Prep Ideas for Life Abroad

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When it comes to healthy eating abroad, a little organization goes a long way. 
How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling

How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling

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Your guide to making ethical eating choices while on-the-go.
Holiday Travel on a Budget

Holiday Travel on a Budget

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Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.
How to Socialize When You Dont Know the Language

How to Socialize When You Don't Know the Language

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Hint: when trying to meet new people in a small town, the Internet is your friend. 
Clichés About Living Abroad

Clichés About Living Abroad

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Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean? 
Im only 22. Heres Why Im Taking a Year Off

I'm only 22. Here's Why I'm Taking a Year "Off"

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What I hope to gain teaching English in Spain. 
In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

In Defence of the Tour Bus Tour

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Three reasons not to turn your nose up at the path well trodden.
Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

Coming Back From Exchange: The Good, The Bad and Everything In-between

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Returning to Montreal from my exchange in Germany has meant excitement, anxiety and readjustment. 
Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

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Nomadic life makes traditional goal-setting difficult. Here's my five-step method for staying on track 
Home Away from Home

Home Away from Home

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It's difficult to find the words to sum up my time in Dumfries. 
The Paradox of Choice

The Paradox of Choice

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Faced with too many options, I've decided to run towards myself instead. 
Switzerland by the Seasons

Switzerland by the Seasons

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Two years into living in Switzerland, I'm still out of sync with everyone else.
My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

My Biggest Regret & Best Takeaway From My Study Exchange

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What I regret and what I appreciate most about studying abroad. 

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