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The Broke Backpacker’s Guide to Scoring Free Accommodation

The Broke Backpacker’s Guide to Scoring Free Accommodation

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From couchsurfing to house swapping, here's how to take the cost of accommodation out of your travel budget.
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How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

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Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?
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My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

My Journey to Costa Rican Residency

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Establishing a Costa Rican residency was a recipe for both laughter and frustration. 
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Aisling's son in front of "Coco," the family car that made the journey to Costa Rica.

How to Bring Your Car to Costa Rica

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What to consider when taking a car with you abroad. 
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Moving across the world is always difficult—but the global pandemic brings unexpected challenges.

Why I Chose to Study Abroad in Taiwan

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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.

How COVID-19 Impacts my Semester Abroad in Taiwan

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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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Spain's outdoor cafés—using bustling with people—are now empty due to COVID-19.

How Life in Spain Has Changed Since COVID-19

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The COVID-19 outbreak in Spain has turned my life abroad upside down.
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London lockdown

Studying Abroad During the COVID-19 Lockdown

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I decided to continue studying in the UK, rather than return home to Canada. Here’s why.
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Contributing editor, Jessica Lockhart, and her partner in Akaroa, New Zealand.

What It's Like to be a Digital Nomad in the Time of COVID-19

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I'm a Canadian working abroad in New Zealand. Here's how a global pandemic altered my life overnight.
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5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World

5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World

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A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.
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Enjoying a day at Lake Arenal in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is Calling

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It's time to pack up and leave Montana—with a career and a toddler in tow.
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What To Do When The “Honeymoon” in Your New Country Ends

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

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Experts share their top tips for surviving culture shock and thriving in your new country. 
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