“If you really want to learn about a country, work there,” American writer Charles Kuralt once said.
Being a digital nomad doesn’t quite provide the same level of cultural immersion as a traditional job, but it’s pretty much the …
Learning a second language comes with a whole host of benefits.
The bilingual get to enjoy increased cognitive functions, additional employment opportunities and a more active social life.
Or in other words, you’ll be smarter, richer and …
For the 21st-century traveler, there’s a seemingly endless array of nifty travel apps to choose from.
You’ve got free travel apps, apps for Europe, travel safety apps and even travel diary apps!
But what about apps …
Looking for somewhere a little more exciting for your next travel adventure?
Few places are as fascinating as Asia. This exotic continent has a multitude of enthralling historic sites and natural wonders to explore.
My first trip to Asia was …
Planning your first trip to Hong Kong?
Asia’s most emblematic city offers an eclectic mix of old-world culture and modern luxury living.
The territory’s allure lies in its long-lasting reputation as the gateway between East and West. British and …
So you’ve decided to move your career into the online realm.
Or perhaps you’re already pulling in a paycheck as you circumnavigate the globe.
Either way, there’s always room for improvement. And the best way for a digital nomad …
Intrepid globetrotters can all agree on at least one thing: Backpacks are the only way to go!
After all, nobody wants to drag a wheeled suitcase along a cobblestone European street or stuff an oversized duffle bag onto a packed …
You’re determined to pack up everything you own and relocate to a faraway location.
Perhaps somewhere exotic that still hangs on to its European roots? One crammed full of jaw-dropping natural landscapes, from craggy snow-capped peaks to kaleidoscopic cactus-clad …
Trusty backpacks are the luggage of choice for travelers embarking on a long journey.
After all, unlike a bulky wheeled suitcase, you’ll be able to whisk your baggage with ease over uneven terrain, up and down hostel stairs and onto …
We’ve all dreamed of packing it in and traveling the world.
But we couldn’t possibly take the kids out of school. After all, they’d fall behind their peers in school. They probably couldn’t graduate or land a well-paying job …
Now that your overseas ESL placement is coming to an end, one dreaded question remains:
“What am I going to do next?”
Over the last year or two, you’ve been living it up in an exotic, faraway land.
And although …
So you’re planning a vacation to indulge in the attractions of old-world Europe.
Goed! Bene! Bueno! (Good!), as the locals might say.
But there are a few things you need to sort out first.
Travel insurance, a budget…
“He who does not know the Chilean forests, does not know the planet,” poet Pablo Neruda once said of his homeland.
And after visiting the country’s rich wilderness for myself, I’d be inclined to agree.
First of all, you have …
“When one teaches, two learn,” science fiction writer Robert Heinlein once said.
Those of us who have worked as educators know this to be true.
Teaching is a developmental experience for the master as well as the protégé, especially when …
Despite its impressive assemblage of natural wonders, Colombia is even more famous for its happy-go-lucky inhabitants.
Friendly and fun-loving, locals exude a contagious enthusiasm for life you can’t seem to find anywhere else in the world.
This jovial vibe is …
Ever fantasized about giving up your nine-to-five job for a life of endless travel?
I know I have.
Imagine if you spent your weekdays sipping cocktails on a hammock overlooking the Mediterranean. Or how about trekking through the thick …
Imagine spending your days hiking through Patagonia and your nights dining on succulent grass-fed beef accompanied by top-shelf Malbec.
It’s all here in Argentina, but why settle for a hasty vacation?
Instead, pick up some work along the way…
Did you know that Realismo Mágico (Magical Realism) is the official tourism catchphrase?
And, in our opinion, it’s an accurate description of Colombia.
The country is well and truly safe enough to visit, and many visitors yearn to …
Congratulations, you’re finishing school!
What should you do next? Start applying for jobs? Enroll in college? Get on the fast track to medical school?
Actually, why not take a break?
No, not a one-week lake trip with your friends. Why …
College life is stressful.
Exams, tutorials and those dreaded group projects are destined to take their toll.
And then, once you’ve finally graduated and you think you’re done with it all, societal norms dictate you follow one of two paths: …
Searching for your next big adventure?
Europe and Australia are expensive, and tourists are making Asia a little too crowded.
So where’s left to go?
There’s one destination that offers all the excitement a young traveler could want while remaining …
“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.”
Jules Verne wrote these words in his famous book, “Around the World in 80 Days.”
He had a point. Many people dream of taking one long trip around the world. …
“It is a bitter-sweet thing, knowing two cultures. Once you leave your birthplace nothing is ever the same.”
These inspiring words from novelist Sarah Turnbull poetically sum up the expat experience.
Moving abroad brings adventure and independence. But it also …
What do beef, wine and tango have in common?
If you said they’re all quintessentially Argentine, you’d be spot on the money.
But there’s even more to experience in this South American country.
From the glaciers of Patagonia to the …
Do you spend your workdays dreaming of moving to an exotic foreign land?
Why not actually buy a one-way ticket to a new country?
Maybe one with mountains, deserts and job opportunities galore, like Chile?
Whether you …
