July 4th in Japan

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FROM THE EDITOR:  A shout out from your editor!   More »

The Educational Value of Long Term Travel with Kids

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LIVING ABROAD:  Extended travel is possible with a family in tow, and it can even be an enriching experience for everyone involved.  More »

Introducing: Azriel Cohen


PROFILES:  "Behind fear lies the door through which you might escape."  More »

8 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thailand

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CULTURE:  Welcome to Year 2552.  More »

Veil Shopping In Cairo

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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  It’s inevitable. As a western woman in Egypt, you’re going to get stared at, even leered at sometimes.  More »

6 Bad Excuses Not To Study Abroad

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STUDY ABROAD:  The decision to study abroad didn’t always seem like an obvious choice. In fact, there are several reasons it didn't make any sense.   More »

Before you sign that overseas TESL contract...

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TEACHING:  Thinking of teaching English abroad? Read this first!   More »

7 Ways To Cope With A Nut Allergy Abroad

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TRAVEL ABROAD TIPS:  The risk of travelling with a nut allergy is very real but I’ve learnt the hard way, a few precautions and preventions can make the ride a lot smoother.   More »

20 Interesting Expats To Follow On Twitter

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LIVING ABROAD:  Thinking of living abroad? Follow these twitterers!  More »

7 Good Reasons To Study Abroad In Cyprus

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STUDY ABROAD:  Europe’s to the west, Asia’s to the east, and Africa’s to the south. During my time abroad, I traveled to all three continents.  More »

8 Tips For Successful Foreign Adoption

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CULTURE:  Given time and oodles of love, adopting a foreign child will be the most rewarding journey you can imagine.   More »

Broke In Lima

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WORK ABROAD:  There is not a breath of fresh air in this part of town.  More »

TravelFish Wants YOU To Get Offline

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CULTURE:  Switch off your laptop, walk across the room and introduce yourself to another traveler.  More »

10 Thai Customs To Know Before Visiting Thailand

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CULTURE:  Know when to Wai in the Kingdom of Thailand.  More »

How To Survive A Cairo Taxi Ride

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BEST CITIES:   Try to ride it all out in the same way you would a bad acid trip.  More »

How To Move To Saigon

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BEST CITIES:  Living and working in Ho Chi Minh City this past year has allowed me to pay rent, travel, and live comfortably within my own means.  More »

5 Metaphors For Language Learning

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LANGUAGES:  Language is culture. Culture is language.  More »

5 Asian Food Blogs To Read Before Traveling To Asia

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PROFILES:  Consider food blogs as travel guides that give you another angle through which to experience culture. And prepare to get hungry.  More »

Nicholas Kristof Explains How To Evade Bandits

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STUDY ABROAD:  Tip # 14. If terrorists finger you, break out singing “O Canada”!  More »

What To Do When Your ESL Student Has A Crush On You

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TEACHING:  Language teachers tend to inspire a friendly and intimate learning environment...  More »