When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

When the Strange New Road Becomes Familiar

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What happens when your first month abroad becomes two years abroad?
The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

The Ripple Effects of Grief as an Expat

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Is it different to live abroad when you no longer have a home to return to?    
Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Three Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

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How joining a volunteering project can help to grow both personally and personally.
Tales From the Azores

Tales From the Azores

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Could my new home be the lost city of Atlantis?
Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

Everything You Need to Know about Volunteering in a Coliving Space

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Forget WWOOFING; working in a coliving space might just be the ultimate volunteer abroad position. 
A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

A Model for Slow Travel in the Azores

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The popularity of the Azores has skyrocketed—but it's come at a cost.
Caught in the Liminal Spaces

Caught in the Liminal Spaces

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On airports and awaiting the next adventure. 
Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

Celebrating Christmas the Portuguese Way

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What it's like as an expat living in Lisbon during the silly season.
How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

How to Learn the Language of Your New Country

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Six strategies I've used to learn Portuguese. 
How to Make Friends Abroad

How to Make Friends Abroad

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For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

Obtaining Residency in Portugal as the Partner of an EU Citizen

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How I navigated the complexities of Article 15.
Living with No Worldly Possessions

Living with No Worldly Possessions

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Waiting for my belongings to arrive from overseas, I realized how resourceful I could be.
How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

How We Moved Our Cat Abroad

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When we decided to move overseas, there was just one small obstacle: Our beloved cat, Kitty.
Surviving Abroad with No Money

Surviving Abroad with No Money

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Natalie struggles to balance the books as she starts work in Portugal.

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