Answering Your FAQ’s About Teaching in Korea
I seem to get emails about teaching in Korea almost daily now, and while I am happy to help future teachers find their way,…
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Travel tips for those considering expat life, long term travel, backpacking, budget travel, and advice for first time travelers.
How to get through airport security faster this winter
With the holidays fast approaching (is it really almost Christmas?!), the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority asked me if they could share some tips to…
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How to Get a Chinese Visa in Hong Kong
How do you get a Chinese visa in Hong Kong? It seems to be a popular question in many traveller forums, and I too…
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How can you afford to travel around the world?
I get this question from readers at least once a week, so rather than keep answering every person individually, here’s my answer to all…
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How to Make Friends When You Move Abroad
Today’s article comes from Ashley Abroad who has been working as an au pair and studying French in Paris for the past year. Here…
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Why I am NOT Renting a Scooter in SE Asia
Renting a scooter in Southeast Asia is so easy! For only $5 a day you can ride a motorbike through the countryside. Don’t worry…
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Budgeting As A Couple: Sharing Expenses When You Travel
Reader Question: I’m looking for advice on sharing travel expenses as a couple. My boyfriend and I are leaving for a “rtw” trip this…
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The Luxuries of Travel in SE Asia
I am getting spoiled here. And I mean seriously spoiled! One of the many luxuries of travel in Asia is the incredibly low cost…
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Surviving the Temples of Angkor
Oh, the temples of Angkor! One of the highlights of travel in Cambodia. It may seem like an easy task to explore these ancient…
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9 Lessons Learned from a Month Backpacking around SE Asia
I know, I can hardly believe it, but it’s already been over a month since I strapped on that backpack. Yes, I’ve been sweating…
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