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The Future of Tourism in Bali
November 4, 2020

The Future of Tourism in Bali

Gone are the days of bustling beach crowds, surfer-saturated waves, and bumper-to-bumper motorbike traffic in Bali. Is this how tourism should be?
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Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent
October 20, 2020

Stuck in Limbo: From Full-Time Student to Free Agent

With my university classes finished, I was finally free to experience Taiwan on my own terms. But the transition period was not easy.
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Students at a Yoga Teacher Training course in Goa, India.
August 20, 2020

Yoga For Sale

A native of India weighs in on the cultural appropriation and commodification of an ancient Hindu spiritual practice.
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Learning a language takes a great deal of commitment.
August 13, 2020

Learning Mandarin as a Complete Beginner

Language learning is an ongoing process of trying, failing, reassessing and trying again. 
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What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends
June 14, 2020

What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends

Experts share their top tips for surviving culture shock and thriving in your new country. 
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A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in China
May 18, 2020

A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in China

A Mandarin-speaking vegetarian shares her secrets for navigating a meat-heavy land. 
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Moving across the world is always difficult—but the global pandemic brings unexpected challenges.
May 16, 2020

Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

I decided to study abroad in Taiwan—then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Here's how my semester abroad is unfolding so far.
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The coronavirus has interrupted travel plans and study abroad programs around the world.
May 16, 2020

How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan

As a biology student, I have always been fascinated by pandemics. But I never expected to live through one—especially while studying abroad.
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How to Learn Thai in Thailand
February 23, 2020

How to Learn Thai in Thailand

For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.
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The writer, Katrina, with her Russian host sisters.
January 21, 2020

Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table. 
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The writer in Cambodia.
January 21, 2020

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 
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Kelly Iverson (centre) post-surgery with her sister and a friend.
January 21, 2020

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
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