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Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?

Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?

Three questions to help you decide whether to become a digital nomad or a rooted expat.
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How to Overcome a Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language

How to Overcome a Fear of Speaking a Foreign Language

A language teacher shares her top tips. 
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A woman with thanaka.

Showering With a Friend in Burma

A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"

Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"

Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
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The writer with her family in Mexico.

Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview

Want to rip up the rulebook and take your family on an extended adventure? Here's how—and why—I did just that. 
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The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness. 
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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Ahnika on a Game of Thrones tour in Northern Ireland.

Battling Homesickness Abroad

People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.
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How to Really Learn a Language

How to Really Learn a Language

Six strategies to boost your language learning.
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The writer in her natural habitat.

6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Expat

A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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