Featured Articles
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How to Spend Years Living Abroad by Tim Leffel
If you are looking for a great place to move and live abroad for as long as you wish, here are ideas by the respected author of "A Better Life for Half the Price." Many suggested locations enjoy a low cost of living.
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Eating and Drinking with Lisbon’s Most Passionate Local Foodies by Lies Ouwerkerk
An illustrated visit to Lisbon, Portugal, enjoyed with locals, where the author takes us on a food tour of the best places to eat and drink.
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Why
a Virtual Job is the Best Job for Working Abroad by Tim Leffel
Digital nomads enjoy increasing options for location independence. Choose your favorite destinations — explore the world while being paid for using your talents!
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How to Live in France by Leyla Giray Alyanak
We love France. We adore France. We live happily in France. But it is not without its amusing and not-so-amusing problems.
An Expatriate Contest winner describes living in the country.
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Paid Travel Jobs Leading Adventure Tours
by Tariq El Kashef
If you're a natural leader and adventurer seeking work abroad, here are paid travel jobs that involve leading adventure tours abroad and valuable resources.
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Living
and Working in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Nathan Edgerton
Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including snapshots and advice on living, studying, and working in this expat paradise, long popular with digital nomads.
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An
Insider's Guide to What You Need to Know
to Move, Live, and Work in Mexico by Ted Campbell
An adventurous and knowledgeable writer provides an insider view into living in Mexico.
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Inside
the Monk’s Cave
by Paul King
An extraordinary, moving, and timeless story of a young man who enjoyed living two years in Thailand with a Thai family — spending his final days with a monk before returning to America — by a winner of the Narrative Travel Writing Contest.
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Galapagos
Islands: Fragile and Fabulous by Senior Travel Editor Alison Gardner
An adventure visiting the Galapagos Islands on an eco-cruise with a tour operator who emphasizes conservation of a fragile ecological environment.
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Explore Exciting Teaching Opportunities and Expat Life in Costa Rica by Constance Foss
Explore the opportunities for teaching English in the beautiful country of Costa Rica, along with first-hand experiences and insights.
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Work
as a Freelance Foreign Correspondent by Jason Motlagh
As the need grows, many opportunities for meaningful jobs as freelance foreign correspondents are available.
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How
to Spend a Year Living and Working in New Zealand by
Lydia Horrex
At this time two years ago, I would not have been
able to tell you a great deal about New Zealand. But I discovered it was one of the few
westernized countries where I could both legally live
while on a working holiday.
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7 Tips for Student Budget Travel in Europe by Volker Poelzl
You can explore Europe on a budget as a student and transform your life with unforgettable adventures.
The author describes how to make the most of your travel without spending a fortune.
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The
Ultimate Guide to Authentic Eating in Mexico by Ted Campbell
A long-time expat in Mexico describes some of the simple yet delicious dishes locals enjoy.
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France
on a Budget — Now Very Possible by Kelby Hartson Carr
With the strong dollar, you can easily enjoy an incredibly diverse and beautiful country with arguably the greatest cuisine on earth, especially during shoulder season when masses of tourists begin to leave.
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Cooking
Vacations in France by Kelby Hartson Carr
There are many options for cooking vacations in France, where food is traditionally a fine art, and where you may satisfy all your culinary desires.
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Volunteer in Italy at an Olive Farm by Venetia Sherson
A volunteer experience with in Italy harvesting olives on organic farms with WWOOF, a worldwide organization that allows participation at all ages.
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Learn Flamenco and Study Spanish in Granada, Spain by Mariette Tachdjian
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Granada, Spain, as the author takes you on a journey to learn flamenco dance and guitar while mastering the Spanish language.
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Teach
English Online: Be a Digital Nomad by John Clites
Enjoy the flexibility of earning income from home or on the road as a digital nomad by teaching English online.
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The Guide to Volunteering in Europe by Volker Poelzl
Volunteer programs in Europe include cheap yet fun camps restoring ancient monuments, castles, and organic farming.
Meet locals and travelers while participating in memorable and colorful cultural and adventure activities.
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How
to Get Jobs with the United Nations: The Unauthorized
Guide by Amy E. Robertson
Gather inside knowledge and an incredible list of resources for possible jobs in a fascinating and vital organization that makes a real difference in people's lives worldwide.
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Language Learning in the Modern Age by Christopher Mitchell
An exploration by an experienced traveler and writer of the many ways to learn a language to immerse yourself in a host culture.
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Bhutan’s
Paro Tshechu Festival:
An Expression of Gross National Happiness in the Land
of the Thunder Dragon by
Lies Ouwerkerk
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Teen Study in Thimphu, Bhutan:
A DIY High School Semester by Owen Ringrose
Two adventurous teens decide to seize a chance to attend a private high school in a spectacular land. The rich educational and cultural immersion, the incredible natural beauty, and the warmth and wisdom of their Bhutanese classmates and teachers are memorable and life-changing.
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Study
Abroad Increases Job Prospects by
Isabel Eva Bohrer
IES Abroad surveyed study-abroad alums on the impact of experience on recent graduates finding work after graduation. The findings suggested that you "just do it" if you can.
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Around
the World by Sailboat by Andy
Schnell
Enjoy the euphoria and the realities of traveling around the world on a large sailboat, with information on how to find such adventurous life-changing travel and work.
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How
to Live and Work Abroad While Freelancing
on the Web by Nora Dunn
A seasoned digital nomad offers valuable insights into living and working abroad while freelancing online. Discover the best ways to make location-independent work a reality.
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Work
Abroad as a Nurse by Caroline A. Polt, RN
A nurse describes her experience overseas and
provides resources for nursing jobs available worldwide, with the demand growing over the years and by the day.
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Finding Jobs Overseas on the Spot:
Working in an Eco-Lodge and Guiding Tours in Costa Rica by Carolyn Nye
The story of a long-term traveler who finds work on the spot at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica.
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Teach
English in Spain: Open Up Work Opportunities by Sagan Pope
An experience on the Teach in Spain program with CIEE transformed the participant's life, leading her to five years in the country and subsequent career success.
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4 Ways to Cycle Around the World by Friedel Rother
An experienced cyclist — who has traveled extensively around much of the world — describes the many independent, group, self-guided, and luxury biking options abroad.
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10 Days of Silence at a Buddhist Retreat in Thailand by Thomas Handy Loon
An inside view of 10 days at a Buddhist meditation retreat in Thailand.
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Living
in Mystically Beautiful Bariloche, Argentina by
Shanie Matthews
A practical overview of the options for living abroad in Bariloche, Argentina, and what you need to know to find work and enjoy life in a beautiful part of the world.
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How Moving to Grenada Can Add Spice to Your Life by Candice Licence
If you want to move and live abroad, Grenada is an island in the Caribbean with many advantages. Here is a comprehensive guide for anyone exploring expatriating, complete with resources.
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The
Guide to Landing Your First Job Teaching English
Abroad by John Clites
An experienced teacher offers expert advice, including a step-by-step process to create
a compelling resume for that first job.
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The Student's Guide to Living Abroad in Spain by Heather Olafsson
A Student Travel Writing Contest winner offers help on moving to Spain while telling her story.
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Cheap
Air Travel in Europe by Volker Poelzl
Find inside tips to booking budget flights within Europe wisely, identifying the best budget carriers, and essential resources. Flying often emerges as the continent's top budget-friendly travel option.
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15
Important Questions to Ask Before Accepting
a Job Abroad by Matt Scott
A realistic look at what is involved
in finding rewarding work overseas
from an expat who shares his broad experience.
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8 Tips for Settling into a New Country Successfully by Matt Scott
Inside tips are provided by an experienced expat on smoothly and successfully adapting to living in your chosen country.
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Before
Moving to Europe
14 Things to Do: An Experienced Traveler's Checklist
How to prepare for your move.
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