Dampening Culture Shock on the Flight

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How to make the most of your plane journey.
All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

All About the Australian Working Holiday Visa

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Roop outlines all you need to know about the Australian Working Holiday Visa.

An Eye-Opening Experience in Poland

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Amber starts her second consecutive internship overseas.
5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

5 Lessons for Surviving Hong Kong

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Working abroad in Hong Kong has taught Monica how to navigate the city's social norms.
Coping With Homesickness

Coping With Homesickness

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One day it just hits you; you are completely alone.
Catching the Travel Bug

Catching the Travel Bug

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It's the best kind of illness and Rob's got it bad.

Taxi Drivers of Colombia

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Getting in a cab in Colombia? You're in for a ride.
Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

Crossed Cultures: 5 Tips for Avoiding Cultural Faux Pas

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Keep your hands on the straight-and-narrow and your feet out of your mouth.  

The Japanese Love to Dance

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How to navigate a Japanese workplace.
The Benefits of Working Internationally

The Benefits of Working Internationally

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A day-in-the-life of an intern abroad.
The 11 Best Things About TEFL

The 11 Best Things About TEFL

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Teaching English certainly isn’t the easiest job in the world.
10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

10 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

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Ways to ease the re-entry process.
Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

Breaking Rules in Cappadocia

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Amber experiences the kindness of strangers in her host country.
Apartment Hunting in Bogota

Apartment Hunting in Bogota

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How to find the perfect flat in Colombia.
Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year

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Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

5 Reasons Why Experiencing Culture Shock is Good for You

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How to make the best of an overwhelming experience.
That Awkward Moment When Your Ex Tells You Hes Getting an Arranged Marriage

That Awkward Moment When Your Ex Tells You He's Getting an Arranged Marriage

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Is falling in love the greatest risk of travel?
How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

How to Find a TEFL Job in Japan

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An experienced TEFL teacher in Japan explains how he landed his dream job.
How to Find Friends Abroad

How to Find Friends Abroad

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Four ways for newly minted expats to establish a social life overseas.
A Hungarian Revelation

A Hungarian Revelation

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No one tells you how hard it is, to come back from living abroad and to integrate with everyone again.

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