Taking the Leap to Travel

Taking the Leap to Travel

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I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 
Photography & Care in Thailand

Photography & Care in Thailand

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Photographing with respect and transparency is primary to being a contributor and not just a kodachrome leech. 
How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

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Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

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Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

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How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness. 
5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

5 Differences Between Teaching in Thailand & Taiwan

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Choosing between the two countries? Here's what to consider.
From Tech to Teaching

From Tech to Teaching

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Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China. 
Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
Humbled on the Farm

Humbled on the Farm

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Kyle reflects on the power of humility abroad. 
Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

Turning a Lifelong Love of Travel into a Career

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A study abroad director shares how he landed his ultimate job. 
Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks

Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks

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Five lessons learned from taking public transport abroad. 
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.
Mangrove Matters

Mangrove Matters

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From the classroom to the mangrove forest, Emma's year in Thailand is taking an interesting turn.
Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

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    Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?

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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
A Year of Teaching in Thailand

A Year of Teaching in Thailand

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As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

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Struggling with individuality in a collective society. 
Whats a Fulbright?

What's a "Fulbright"?

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An introduction to the US Fulbright Program. 
4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

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These misconceptions about teaching abroad deserve to be busted.
Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

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As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.

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