Surviving A Season as a Fire Tower Lookout
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Why we travel
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How a decade of international work and travel helped me survive four months alone in Alberta's boreal forest.
In Spain, I'm Just Another "Guiri"
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What it's like being "the other" in my adopted home.
The Reality of Nine-to-Fiving Abroad
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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In a full-time office environment, having adventures abroad takes a little more effort.
Final Feelings and a Countdown
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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I’ve finally started to realize that my nomadic life isn’t a dream.
Goodbye Old Love
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- Written by: Tyler Michalek
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Travel changed not only me, but our relationship.
Claiming What's Mine After Leaving Australia
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- Written by: Rachael Doyle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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No, it's not my heart. It's my superannuation fund.
Finalizing Your Nomadic Travel Plans
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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As the time to move abroad draws close, here are a few things to consider.
Why It's Time for Me to Leave Mexico (For Now)
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- Written by: Kate Buckle
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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How to recognize when it's time to move on.
I Didn't Consider Brexit When I Moved to the UK
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- Written by: Amanda Belcourt
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Now, I'm a fly on the wall of a nation in total meltdown.
Job Hunting Isn’t Fun, But It's Worse If You're an Expat
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- Written by: Durrah Taqiah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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A wider talent pool, bureaucracy and a foreign passport can all make for a bumpy ride.
How Long Does it Really Take to Settle Into a New Country?
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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I was told it would take five years to feel at home. Here's how my experience measures up.
A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland
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- Written by: Lucy Ferguson
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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The results? They might not be what you expect.
How to Transition to a Life in Bags
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Travelling for two years means owning only what fits into a few bags. Here’s how to make it happen.
Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero
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- Written by: Andrea Palmer
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around.
Adjusting to the Israeli Workweek
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- Written by: Madeline Black
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Why I've learned to love Shabbat.
Does Pet Ownership Mean You Can't Travel?
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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With two years abroad ahead of us, there was just one snag: A dog named Loki.
My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel
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- Written by: Madeline Black
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why.
Choosing A Life Abroad Over Home Ownership
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- Written by: Ashley Madden
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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When society told me settle down, I booked a flight. Here’s why you could, too.
Preparing to Work Abroad in America? Pack Your Patience
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- Written by: Zoe Bell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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What you can expect if you're heading south of the 49th.
From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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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: Ditching home-ownership for a life of travel; trading a soul-sucking job at home for work abroad; study abroad lessons that aren't strictly academic and how living in another country may shift your long-held sense of work-life balance.