When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

When Carefully Laid Plans Take a Turn

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The most important travel skill isn't perseverance; it's flexibility.
How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

How to Deal with Pre-travel Anxiety

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I dreamed of being an auxiliares de conversación in a big city. But life had other plans. 
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.
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. 
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. 
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. 
What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

What to Expect From Reverse Culture Shock

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How can you settle back into a place that should feel familiar, but no longer feels like home?
Living Abroad Amidst Civil Unrest

Living Abroad Amidst Civil Unrest

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    How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?

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How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
My Secret Trick to Learning a Language

My Secret Trick to Learning a Language

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Bonus: It involves cocktails. 
In Spain, Im Just Another Guiri

In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"

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What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

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The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption. 
What Its Like to Study at an Italian University

What It's Like to Study at an Italian University

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I thought I knew what to expect during my year abroad—but there are still surprises. 
What to Expect at a Spanish University

What to Expect at a Spanish University

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Sipping sangria at sunset? To survive, sometimes it's more like hitting the books before bedtime. 
All Roads Lead to Verona

All Roads Lead to Verona

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When things don't go to plan, make a new one. 
Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

Making the Most of Your Time Abroad

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Semesters abroad are designed for more than studying and sleep. 

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