• Brazilian Beach Checklist

    What to know before you head to a Brazilian beach – what to bring and what to leave at home!

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    How to Survive Long Haul Flights : 18 International Flight Tips

    After 3 years and almost 20 intercontinental flights, I’ve accrued some pretty helpful tips. If I follow the advice exactly, I even have a borderline enjoyable flight (I keep a checklist to ensure I don’t forget anything).

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    Quarter Life Epiphany: Laura

    Today’s Epiphany Provided by : Laura Hello! I’m Laura, a 26-year-old who has been living and working abroad since 2013. While participating in a travel writing program in Lima, Peru, during college, I instantly became…

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    8 Reasons Why You Should Teach English as a Volunteer

    My decision to teach English as a volunteer has led to the most fun and rewarding experiences of my life.

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    7 Tips for Solo Travel Safety for Women

    After a few too many reruns of “Taken” – how do you reassure your loved ones at home (and maybe even yourself) that you’re going to be safe?

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    Quarter Life Epiphany: Kaley

    An ex-expat (having lived in Japan for 4 years teaching English but now back in Florida), Kaley blogs at Communication is Difficult, and enjoys cooking and food from around the world. She describes her journey,  “I’m…

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    How to NOT Learn a Foreign Language

    I have NOT learned 4 different foreign languages. Wanna be mono-lingual like me and not learn a foreign language? Follow these easy peasy guidelines.

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    Voluntourism or Exploitation?

    “Voluntourism” is at least a bit misleading, and in programs involving children it can be closer to exploitation than volunteering.

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    6 Borderline Ridiculous Ways that I Save Money to Travel

    I save money in a lot of really weird ways, including not buying canned beans, cutting my own hair, never going to the movies, and a lot more.

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    If You’re Debating Travel or Expat Health Insurance – Read this!

    I wasn’t convinced of the necessity of expat health insurance until I experienced my own medical emergency. It doesn’t seem real until it happens to you.

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