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Are You Living Abroad Like the Locals, or Displacing Them?

Are You Living Abroad Like the Locals, or Displacing Them?

In cities around the world, exploding tourism and expat cash are driving prices up, and locals out.
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The writer's seasonal home in the sky.

Surviving A Season as a Fire Tower Lookout

How a decade of international work and travel helped me survive four months alone in Alberta's boreal forest.
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A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters

A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters

Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
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The author's partner in front of their van.

Livin' The Dream: The Realities of #VanLife

Stranded in a Walmart parking lot and other remarkable Instagram moments.
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Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture

Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
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A Slice of Home in Rome

A Slice of Home in Rome

Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
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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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The Big Lap: 6 Tips for the Ultimate Australian Road Trip

The Big Lap: 6 Tips for the Ultimate Australian Road Trip

Hitting the road in Australia? Save time and money with these tips.
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Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown

Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment. 
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Tips for Studying Abroad in Germany

Tips for Studying Abroad in Germany

Essential advice from an international student on getting your paperwork in order.
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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
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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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