archives: Living Abroad
A Day in the Life of an Au Pair in Breukelen, The Netherlands
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A day in the life of an American au pair in The Netherlands. More »
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Kagoshima, Japan
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A day in the life of an American working in Japan. More »
A Day in the Life of A Writer in Zagreb, Croatia
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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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A day in the life of an American in Korea. More »
A Day in the Life of An Expat in Sydney, Australia
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From flat whites to kangaroo BBQ's - the average day of an American in Sydney. More »
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Salta, Argentina
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Even the smell of the cleaner in the bathroom is different. More »
A Day in the Life of An Expat in Oaxaca, Mexico
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What's a typical day in the life of an expat? A tour through a routine day of this Mex-pat in Oaxaca, and a call for submissions on the theme of "a d More »
The Expat Conundrum: The Longer You Stay, The More You Complain
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Why all the bitching? And why does it increase the longer one is away from home, when one should supposedly be increasingly tolerant of cultural diffe More »
The Greatest Thing About Traveling: Routine
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Settling into a routine is one of the most gratifying and revealing processes that unfolds after moving to a new place.
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7 Facts of Expat Life in Bolivia
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Whether you've arranged a volunteer gig or just plan on bummin' it up on the La Paz-Uyuni-Sucre circuit, here are some things to keep in mind about So More »
Tourists, Expats, and That Fragile Sense of Belonging
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Expat treatment of tourists ranges from gentle condescension, as if the tourists were dense, pitiful, overweight children, to outright contempt, as if More »
The Bizarre Politics of Speaking English Overseas
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Why, I wonder, are foreigners so often insulted when other foreigners speak to them in English? I've never understood the purpose of having a tedious More »
Foreign Spouses of Americans Forced to Immigrate to the U.S
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“You must immigrate,” she said.
“But I don’t want to immigrate! I want to visit.” More »
10 Tips for Dealing with Pregnancy in Rural Japan
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The first few months of pregnancy can be quite daunting for any new mother. Put a hemisphere between you and your familiar homeland, and pregnancy ca More »
Should People of Color Go To Russia?
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A graduate student who studied in Moscow addresses the risks for people of color traveling to Russia. More »
10 Ways to Keep Active while Deployed with the U.S. Military
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Helpful tips and ideas for military members who are stationed overseas. More »
The Educational Value of Long Term Travel with Kids
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Extended travel is possible with a family in tow, and it can even be an enriching experience for everyone involved. More »
20 Interesting Expats To Follow On Twitter
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Thinking of living abroad? Follow these twitterers! More »
How To Move To Saigon
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Living and working in Ho Chi Minh City this past year has allowed me to pay rent, travel, and live comfortably within my own means. More »
How To Get A Job Teaching English In Korea
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Come join the best and brightest of a generation and teach English in South Korea! More »
Why Would Anyone Ever Want To Leave America?!?
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I’d love this country if it weren’t populated with total idiots… More »
16 Tips For Yoga Travel Bliss
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Travel is most fun when you feel healthy, and most profound when you take time to pay attention to detail and enjoy peace of mind. More »
How To Raise Successful Kids While Living Overseas
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Comprehensive advice on raising Third Culture kids while living abroad. More »
Mercer’s Best Places to Live in 2009: Quality of Life?
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What really determines quality of life? More »
How To Stay In Touch With Kids While Traveling
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Staying in touch with little ones takes some extra special effort. More »
Chaos, Culture and Kim Chi: A Korean Cafeteria
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School cafeterias offer a window into the evolving culture of Korea. More »
Abram Plaut Gives You 5 Years in Japan in 3 Minutes
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Meet one of Matador's Japan experts, Abram Plaut. More »
Introducing: Baxter Jackson
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Meet Matador member Baxter Jackson, a skateboarder from Texas living in Oman. More »
Introducing: Okinawa Wildlife Photographer
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Matador member Ryukyu Mike is a wildlife photographer living in Okinawa, Japan. More »
6 Products That Would Never Sell in the U.S.
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Real Products that could never enjoy success in the U.S. market. More »
Confessions of a Serial Couchsurfer
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I have become seriously addicted to couchsurfing and have a dire need to discuss this dependency with others. More »
How Much Does it Cost to Live in China?
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Your dollar by dollar guide to living in China. More »
Studying Medicine in the Caribbean
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There’s a reason doctors in training at the Caribbean’s numerous medical schools don’t talk about their studies. More »
Finca Bellavista: Moving to Costa Rica with a Dream
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A portrait of Finca Bellavista, a community of people building a life close to the land in Costa Rica. More »
