7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

7 Things I Learned Living in Tokyo

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As I prepare to start my second year in Japan, I'm looking back on how I've changed. 
The Shock of Returning to American Life

The Shock of Returning to American Life

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After two years abroad, going home wasn't what I expected.
How to Say Goodbye

How to Say Goodbye

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Leaving one country is marked in different ways. 
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!

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The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye. 
3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

3 Things to Bring Back from Japan

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Forget souvenirs. Here are the ideas that I'd like to bring with me when I return to the United States. 
How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

How I Got a Non-English Teaching Job in Japan

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It’s not easy. . .but it's also not impossible.  
How Not To Travel Japan

How Not To Travel Japan

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Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company.
The Top 5 Myths About Japan

The Top 5 Myths About Japan

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How my expectations differed from reality. 
3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

3 Steps to Settling in Tokyo

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Every day, I'm learning something new about my home in Japan. 
Japan Bound

Japan Bound

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Exact destination? Unknown. 
Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan

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You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
Four Reasons Im Scared to Work Abroad

Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad

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My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them. 
The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English

The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English

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An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

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Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

8 Packing Tips for the Return Trip

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Packing up to go home is harder than it sounds. Here's how to make it easier. 
Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

Barriers to Learning Languages Abroad

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Putting classroom lessons into a real-life context isn't always easy. 
Dont Go Chasing Waterfalls

Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls

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Mapping the path to Japan's picturesque Kakizore Gorge.
A First-Timers Guide to Beating Culture Shock

A First-Timer's Guide to Beating Culture Shock

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Four easy steps to battling homesickness before it happens.
International Jobs for All Seasons

International Jobs for All Seasons

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    Five unique seasonal opportunities to work your way around the world.

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Five unique seasonal opportunities to work your way around the world.
How to Turn a Layover Into a Vacation

How to Turn a Layover Into a Vacation

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A little bit of know-how can turn an uncomfortable overnight airport stay into an unforgettable mini vacation.

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