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It is said that moving is one of the most stressful things you may go through. That stress can be magnified when the move is overseas for work. It is important to...
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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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MANILA, Philippines – Technology has changed practically every single aspect of our lives. It’s even affected the way we work. Our parents used to clock in eight to nine hours and worked...
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In 2017, Jessica Nabongo spent only 21% of the year at home. Bouncing from places like Sri Lanka to the Maldives or from South Africa to Mozambique, she visited 53 countries, 38 of...
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By Chuck Bolotin, Next Avenue Contributor Credit: Shutterstock In his Ajijic area office in Mexico, neurosurgeon Dr. Gabriel Varela listened to me patiently and without interruption for 10 minutes as I went...
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Not knowing the local language is no reason not to travel. Here are some tips to get by from someone who does it all the time.Traveling to a foreign country can be...
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I climbed on the bus in Munich, found a seat and tried to relax for the ride back to my bed and breakfast. I was, I admit, glad to be leaving Germany...
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Learning the local language is a great way to get a sense of place, and some hotels today have programs for their guests to do just that. And these aren’t your high-school...
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Planning on travelling to a Spanish-speaking country soon and want to be able to say more than just ‘la cuenta por favor‘ (check, please)? Learning a new language doesn’t have to involve...
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American expats have a love affair with Cuenca, Ecuador, which consistently ranks high in International Living Magazine’s Top Ten List of Best Places to Retire. Despite the need to learn a foreign...
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LOS ANGELES — “Brand strategist” Phil Pallen travels from city to city to meet with clients, individuals and companies who want to shape their image through traditional and social media. “A few...
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What do students value most in a language learning experience? Interacting with their host family, fellow students and teacher, according to a survey of 2,000 former language learners.*** This article has been...
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destination practicalitiesEverything we know about Japan’s new six-month digital nomad visaFeb 16, 2024 • 4 min readDigital nomads rejoice! Japan's new six-month visa means you could soon be working from Tokyo. Our...
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It’s no secret that technology is dramatically changing our world. In particular, it has reshaped the modern workplace and the way people choose to work.The proliferation of high-speed Internet and the affordability...
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“Everything is so old.” This was my reaction to spending a week at Oxford University as part of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions’ summer convivium. I was used...
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You have no money? You’re scared of changing your routine? You think you’re too old? We won’t be having any of these excuses! If teaching English abroad is something you REALLY want...
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Kuala Lumpur, the bustling capital of Malaysia, offers a unique blend of modernity and tradition. Its towering skyscrapers stand side by side with colonial buildings, peaceful parks, and ancient temples. For expats,...
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I’m writing this from a tiny village near Bhagsu in Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas and a heavy silence that shrouds me in a bubble of isolation. I came looking...
