South Korea’s Unlikely Expat City
South Korea’s Unlikely Expat City South Korea’s capital city of Seoul is proving to be an unexpected haven for expats. With a population of 10 million, the city is the…
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29 Things I Learned Living in Thailand
29 Things I Learned Living in Thailand As an American expat who lived in Thailand for almost a year, there were several observations I made during my time overseas. Here…
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Interview: Teaching English in Japan
I met Ashley in Queenstown on my way to Fiordland National Park. We were both staying one night before continuing our travels. Ashley was the perfect person to meet on…
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Interview: Teaching English in Thailand
I met Rachel in Queenstown during my first few days in New Zealand. I had the pleasure of spending three days with her and her best friend. Rachel is a…
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Trekking, Temples, and Tan Lines in Thailand
Trekking, Temples, and Tan Lines in Thailand There’s no doubt that Thailand is rapidly becoming more desirable, accessible, and affordable. However, this increasing convenience comes at a price. So if…
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Thailand’s Devastating Loss of the Magnificent King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Today, the dull Florence sky matches the color of the pale grey comforter I just bought to protect me from Italy’s sudden shift from summer to winter. I suppose they…
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Why Bangkok is The Best Place to Live in Thailand for Expats
Why Bangkok is The Best Place to Live in Thailand for Expats Have you always wanted to retire or relocate to an exotic country? If you’re one of the millions…
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Pattaya: A Possible Cause of Thailand’s Bad Reputation
Pattaya: A Possible Cause of Thailand’s Bad Reputation Pollution, sex-tourism, and ladyboys. Unfortunately, these are all images that are commonly associated with Thailand, thanks to films such as The Hangover…
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The Gaijin Life for Me – Teaching English in Japan
I went to Japan with no definite plan on leaving. It was a post-grad school adventure, and a time to be without a plan. Right after graduation with a master’s…
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Play Exciting Sports in Japan
Japan has four seasons and different geographical features like mountains, oceans and rivers, so there are a great variety of sports you can play during the whole year whether it…
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