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The haft-sin table displays elaborately show 7 items beginning with the "s' sound and 7 beginning with the "sh" sound, all symbolizing various well wishes for the new year.
March 25, 2024

Sp-ringing in the New Year

Celebrating holidays internationally is always a blast—and Persian New Year is no exception. 
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The writer (left) and a friend in front of the Independence and Freedom Monument in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
March 17, 2024

Preparing for Life in Tajikistan

An abrupt change in plans meant I needed to take a crash course in Central Asia. 
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The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home
February 29, 2024

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine in Tokyo, Japan
January 19, 2024

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real
January 10, 2024

Yes, Virginia: Gagauzia is Real

You can't go to Oz or Narnia or Westeros—but you can go to Gagauzia.
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The author at work
December 7, 2023

A Taste of Native Japanese

How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
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How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious
November 12, 2023

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
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Far More Than Just a Cuppa
November 12, 2023

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
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Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment
October 5, 2023

Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment

Four things you'll always find in my TEFL toolkit. 
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What's Your "Number"?
September 4, 2023

What's Your "Number"?

Why I don't believe in country counting. 
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Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
August 23, 2023

Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
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Caroline sampling Isaan's cuisine.
July 27, 2023

3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers. 
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