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A Tale of Two Wheels

A Tale of Two Wheels

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An expat learns that a bike is more than just a mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
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How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

How to Land an Apartment Rental in Brainport

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Spoiler: Getting an apartment in a city in the midst of an affordable housing crisis involves a lot of luck. 
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Don't Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

Don't Make Assumptions About Working Abroad

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A software engineer in the Netherlands discovers that being an expat in a "Western" country is not always as easy as advertised. 
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How to Make the Most of a Remote Internship

How to Make the Most of a Remote Internship

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With international internships moving online, here’s what you need to know to best benefit from a virtual placement.
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Surrendering to the Siesta

Surrendering to the Siesta

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After a few weeks of embarrassing sunburns and complete boredom, I began the process of letting go.
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International programs can be a very different experience for diaspora youth, says Anu Taranath, author of “Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World”

Travelling Home: Diaspora Youth In Search of Their Roots

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Study abroad, international work and volunteer programs help diaspora youth reconnect with their ancestral homes.
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The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

The Ultimate Guide to Au Pairing

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How to find work—and thrive—as an au pair abroad.
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Wildlife Volunteers Needed — Now More Than Ever

Wildlife Volunteers Needed — Now More Than Ever

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Nearly two years after the start of the pandemic, many wildlife conservation centres and animal sanctuaries are in dire need of help.
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7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.
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Study Abroad Needs to Fix its Diversity Gap

Study Abroad Needs to Fix its Diversity Gap

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The value of studying abroad as part of post-secondary education cannot be overstated, and racialized students have been missing out. But this is starting to change. 
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Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism

Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism

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Travellers are beginning to recognize privilege; a huge step forward in conversations about voluntourism. A Q&A with author Pippa Biddle.
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The Fear of Returning Home

The Fear of Returning Home

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What if everything at home has changed? Or worse—what if it's stayed the same?
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