Gap Year Primer

Gap Year Primer

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Any gap year expert or veteran knows, the secret to a successful gap year lies in one thing: Good planning.
International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

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    International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

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    Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.

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Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.
The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

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    The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

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    How to find work—and thrive—as an au pair abroad.

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How to find work—and thrive—as an au pair abroad.
Tackling Uncomfortable Conversations Abroad

Tackling Uncomfortable Conversations Abroad

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    Uncomfortable Conversations Abroad

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    How do you navigate sensitive topics respectfully when local attitudes and beliefs are far different from your own?

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How do you navigate sensitive topics respectfully when local attitudes and beliefs are far different from your own?
Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

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    Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Travelling

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    Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we’re perceived abroad?

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Being able to travel is a privilege we sometimes take for granted. How can we develop a keener awareness of how we’re perceived abroad?
Regenerative Travel: A Step Beyond Do No Harm

Regenerative Travel: A Step Beyond "Do No Harm"

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    Regenerative Travel: A Step Beyond "Do No Harm"

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    Reimagining the idea of travel to one that actively improves the places that people visit.

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Reimagining the idea of travel to one that actively improves the places that people visit.
International Internships: Whats Your Return On Investment?

International Internships: What's Your Return On Investment?

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    International Internships: What's Your Return On Investment?

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    Landing an international internship takes initiative—but in a global economy, the payoff is huge.

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Landing an international internship takes initiative—but in a global economy, the payoff is huge.
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.
Mourning the Loss of Travel

Mourning the Loss of Travel

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For many people, not being able to travel is a profound loss and the grief is real. Here's how to deal.
Mourning the Loss of Travel

Mourning the Loss of Travel

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    Mourning the Loss of Travel

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    For many people, not being able to travel is a profound loss and the grief is real. Here's how to deal.

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For many people, not being able to travel is a profound loss and the grief is real. Here's how to deal.
A is for the Atlas of Endangered Alphabets

A is for the Atlas of Endangered Alphabets

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Two-thirds of the world's written scripts are in danger of disappearing—and with them, the unique cultural knowledge they convey.
Essential Guide to Responsible & Ethical Travel

Essential Guide to Responsible & Ethical Travel

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Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But responsible travel experts say there's a better way.
The 7 Best Careers & Sectors for Working Abroad

The 7 Best Careers & Sectors for Working Abroad

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What are the most in-demand and highly sought-after professions for international work—and how can you get your foot in the door?
A Vegetarians Guide to Eating in China

A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in China

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A Mandarin-speaking vegetarian shares her secrets for navigating a meat-heavy land. 
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. 
The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

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    Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition

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    I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 

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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 
9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

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    9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.
How to Learn Thai in Thailand

How to Learn Thai in Thailand

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For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.
A Bite of Beijing

A Bite of Beijing

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Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.
8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

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    8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

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    How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

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How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

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