A Day in the Life of An Expat in Copenhagen, Denmark
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LIVING ABROAD: The Danes call this hygge: the art of cozying up with your significant other (or friends and family) to ward off winter. More »
Eating Live Animals: One Eater's Experience in Korea
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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS: With a deep breath and a deeper sigh, I pick up one of the smaller chunks.
And it moves. More »
Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?
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TRAVEL SAFETY: The French government has introduced a bill which would force tourists to pay for their rescues abroad, begging the question: when are travelers taking too high of risks? More »
A Day in the Life of an Au Pair in Breukelen, The Netherlands
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LIVING ABROAD: A day in the life of an American au pair in The Netherlands. More »
5 Essential Online Resources for Finding ESL Jobs
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TEACHING: A guide to where to find information online about teaching jobs and teaching English overseas. More »
Does Travel Abroad = Less Conspicuous Consumption At Home?
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CULTURE: Exploring the potential of travel to alter the way we think about our needs and lifestyles at home. More »
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Kagoshima, Japan
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LIVING ABROAD: A day in the life of an American working in Japan. More »
Getting Hassled In Top Travel Spots: Preventable or Inevitable?
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CULTURE: In many popular travel "destinations," travelers are little more than a path to the cash. More »
Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues
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BEST CITIES: There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly cold and rainy here). More »
Maps and Travel : How Would You Map Your Travels?
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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS: How would we construct maps of the places we've visited or would like to visit? What would our maps reveal about what interests us in a trip? More »
What Makes Travel Abroad Unique, and Why Should Americans Do It?
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CULTURE: So many travelers seem to assume that traveling abroad in and of itself is a good thing, and the fact that Americans don't do more of it is a bad thing. Why? More »
A Day in the Life of A Writer in Zagreb, Croatia
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LIVING ABROAD: Cafes, coffee, flower markets, and a slight hint of discomfort- a day in the life of an expat in Croatia. More »
A Day in the Life of An Expat in Suwon, Korea
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LIVING ABROAD: A day in the life of an American in Korea. More »
Indulgence in New Orleans: A Guide to 7 Classic Desserts
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CULTURE: In New Orleans, you should leave room for dessert. More »
Taxis: Love 'em or Hate 'em?
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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS: Come on, you know you want to tell that taxi story. Do it here. More »
A Day in the Life of An Expat in Sydney, Australia
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LIVING ABROAD: From flat whites to kangaroo BBQ's - the average day of an American in Sydney. More »
Ignorance or Bravery? A "Moral Holiday" in Indonesia
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CULTURE: In coming to Indonesia, I had been looking for that thrill of raw experience that only traveling can give you. But here was a sensation I hadn’t quite bargained for: I felt like I was on the edge of the world. More »
How to Sleep in Your Vehicle
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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS: If you’re adventurous enough, sleeping in your vehicle can save you hundreds of dollars and allow you to extend your trip by months. More »
13 Classic Japanese Junk Foods
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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS: Think of a long and perfectly cylindrical Cheeto, with Japanese flavors like spicy cod roe, ume boshi plum, okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), and tako yaki (octopus dumpling balls). More »
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Salta, Argentina
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LIVING ABROAD: Even the smell of the cleaner in the bathroom is different. More »
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