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First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam.ca/essayguide.Open this photo in gallery:Illustration by Catherine ChanI like to check my bag....
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I grew up, like most Brits, as an unwitting monoglot. Back then, in the 1980s, speaking only English was not considered odd. Hollywood and the Disney Channel, Enid Blyton and the Beano:...
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I traveled to teach English in Argentina for 2 months as a volunteer for Worldpackers. Here is everything you need to know about my experience. I chose my first Worldpackers experience quite...
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Foreign destinations can be intimidating for would-be travelers who don’t consume some (or any) animal products. I’ve been a vegetarian for most of my life, and I know the trip jitters well:...
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These days it might seem like everyone wants to travel the world. But unless you are independently wealthy, who has vacation time to spend months backpacking Central America or motorcycling across Laos?Enter:...
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Travel & EatsShow you give a damn.By Natalie B. ComptonAugust 17, 2018Illustration by Alicia TatoneAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.When...
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Traveling while vegetarian or vegan can be a challenge, but with a few tips and a little tech, you can roam freely, eat well and not have to worry about going hungry....
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To travel is to be driven by the enduring passion for seeing unfamiliar places. This interest in experiencing other cultures often translates to the desire to document them, which is where important...
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News 7 travel apps to use when you don't speak the language Nasha Smith 2018-07-26T15:50:11Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter LinkedIn icon LinkedIn Link icon...
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News 7 tips for visiting France when you don't speak French Joe Sills 2018-07-19T19:08:07Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter LinkedIn icon LinkedIn Link icon Copy...
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Mariana Greif Bloomberg News Colombia has become a more popular destination for digital nomads who are looking to work in a foreign locale where the cost of living is cheaper. MEDELLIN, Colombia...
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When Amanda Fink discovered the job that would allow her to travel the world and save money doing it, she figured it was a scam. “It sounds too good to be true,...
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4 July 2018By David Fettling,Features correspondentArterra Picture Library/AlamyBahasa Indonesia was adopted to make communication easier across the vast Indonesian archipelago, but its simplicity has only created new barriers.The woman stood in her...
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In an effort to simplify how business is conducted (and taxes are assessed), many national governments enter into legal agreements designed to clarify the law and mitigate double taxation. The ultimate goal...
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5 June 2018By Tom Garmeson, Features correspondentJames Lyon/GettyEaster Island’s dramatic history is echoed in the local Rapa Nui tongue. Today, the language is severely endangered, but determined islanders refuse to let it disappear.Tom GarmesonLanguage...
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We all have tricks to beat jet lag and get a good night’s sleep when traveling, but these five tips will help, no matter where you roam.Getting some shut eye on a...
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Close to half of Britons that travel overseas do not learn the basics of a country’s language before visiting it on holiday, new research from YouGov reveals.YouGov Profiles data indicates that 48%...
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Making a move to a foreign land for work is a lot more complicated than just packing a suitcase and finding a new place to live. Your life will literally change in...
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A mandatory fee paid by visitors arriving in Jamaica covers health care and trip interruption. Pictured, Montego Bay.David Neil Madden | Getty ImagesKelly Hayes-Raitt traded Los Angeles for a small lakeside town...