Why I Ignored All The Travel Blogs

Why I Ignored All The Travel Blogs

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. . .and packed whatever I damn well pleased.
Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

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No oven? No problem with Erin Craig’s cooking tips.
Forget a Semester; Im Doing My Entire Degree Abroad

Forget a Semester; I'm Doing My Entire Degree Abroad

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Why I decided to pursue my full degree abroad. 
Making Friends While Travelling Solo

Making Friends While Travelling Solo

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Three easy ways to break the ice when you're studying abroad.
Why Tinder Should Be On Your Pre-Departure Checklist

Why Tinder Should Be On Your Pre-Departure Checklist

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An unlikely tool for researching your new city.
An American Abroad in Election Season

An American Abroad in Election Season

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You may be thousands of kilometres from home, but politics will follow you everywhere. 
A Semester Abroad vs. Post-Grad Abroad

A Semester Abroad vs. Post-Grad Abroad

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Coming to grips with what it means to be a postgraduate student overseas.
Am I Taking Travel for Granted?

Am I Taking Travel for Granted?

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Mikee prepares for her semester abroad, but fear keeps getting in the way. 
Graduate Program Anxiety

Graduate Program Anxiety

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Kelli finds her perfect graduate program abroad—but not without opposition.
A World Apart

A World Apart

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When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.
Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

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    On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.

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On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
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 Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
How to Stay Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad

How to Stay Safe and Healthy While Studying Abroad

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Risk managers' common-sense tips for making your time abroad as safe as possible.
30 Days to Departure Checklist

30 Days to Departure Checklist

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Start your study abroad countdown right.
On Pets and Moving Abroad

On Pets and Moving Abroad

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How to find a temporary home for your furry friends.
Why I Decided to Earn a Masters Degree Overseas

Why I Decided to Earn a Master's Degree Overseas

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The advantages of doing post-graduate study abroad.
Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

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If your summer travel plans include playing or working outdoors, know how to recognize, avoid—and get rid of—these dangerous hitchhikers.
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

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Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
Travel Like Youve Never Travelled Before

Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.
A World Apart

A World Apart

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    When you’re alone across the world, depression and mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad. 

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When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.

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