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A woman with thanaka.
April 24, 2018

Showering With a Friend in Burma

A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"
January 4, 2018

Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"

Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
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The writer with her family in Mexico.
November 23, 2017

Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview

Want to rip up the rulebook and take your family on an extended adventure? Here's how—and why—I did just that. 
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The Hidden Homes of Bangkok
August 31, 2017

The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness. 
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New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go
August 4, 2017

New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go

If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
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Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
July 31, 2017

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Ahnika on a Game of Thrones tour in Northern Ireland.
May 31, 2017

Battling Homesickness Abroad

People's lives don't pause while abroad, which can be difficult to accept.
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How to Really Learn a Language
May 9, 2017

How to Really Learn a Language

Six strategies to boost your language learning.
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The writer in her natural habitat.
May 9, 2017

6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Expat

A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
May 9, 2017

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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The "O.G." Prague Girls on our first day in Praha.
March 31, 2017

Entertaining Visitors Abroad

You may have met your "study abroad" friends overseas. But how does that play out when they come to visit?
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Ahnika with friends in Ireland.
February 21, 2017

What it Means to Be a Woman in Ireland

How I was unconsciously hindering my adaptation to life abroad. 
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