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Crossing Language Barriers to Make Cultural Connections
August 7, 2013

Crossing Language Barriers to Make Cultural Connections

Judi explores the best sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer.
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Takoradi's Market Circle in Ghana.
August 5, 2013

Adapting Best Business Practices to Ghana

Adapting plans: when social media is the Sunday market.
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Greg on Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia.
July 31, 2013

Working Abroad in the Land Down Under

Greg reflects on whether he has what it takes to do one of the "best jobs in the world."
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July 31, 2013

A Stereotypical Canadian

Vivien learns to challenge stereotypes; both her own and others.
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July 29, 2013

Surviving Your First Two Weeks In Ghana

Once the "honeymoon" wears off, what's the best way to settle in?
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Judi enters the Cu Chi tunnels in Vietnam.
July 26, 2013

Travelling in Communist Vietnam

When I booked a flight to Vietnam, I knew (somewhere in the back of my mind) that it would mean arriving in a communist country and therefore a one-party state. However, I had no idea what this actually meant and how much it would affect my experience there as a tourist.
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De-icing training at Coronet Peak, New Zealand. (Photo by Richard Ainsworth.)
July 23, 2013

Finding the Perfect Job Abroad

Taylor experiences a not-so-average week working as a lift operator in New Zealand.
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Sidrah and her fiancee at their engagement party.
July 20, 2013

Why Your First Impression Shouldn't Be Your Last

Sidrah learns to learns to look for the best of people on both sides of the Atlantic.
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The Hong Kong skyline at night.
July 17, 2013

Nine Months in Hong Kong

How an internship in Hong Kong changed Monica's perspective.
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Rocinha, a favela in Rio de Janeiro.
July 15, 2013

Ingenuity of Rocinha

Rob visits the favellas of Brazil for an eye-opening experience.
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July 13, 2013

What Not to Pack in Your Checked Bag

After Roop loses her checked bag, she makes a list of the contents she’ll miss the most.
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The Longshan Temple in central Wanhua.
July 12, 2013

Increasing Cultural Awareness in Wanhua, Taipei

Encouraging tourists to take the lesser-known path.
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