I Never Had a Plan B
Raised in a small town in southern China, Stella Guan has always been a fast learner. She picked up the pipa, or Chinese lute, at age 8 and was soon…
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Life Abroad: Hitting the Reset Button in Paradise
When I turned 24 years old in the late summer of 2018, I started wondering where my life was headed. I was living in Cork, in southern Ireland, where I’d…
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Does Extreme Weather Pose a Threat to Travel?
Extreme weather events, such as the recent flooding in Central Europe, offer a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by climate change. But does the increasing frequency and ferocity…
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Is Travel the Real Fountain of Youth?
Remember the mythical fountain of youth? Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon went searching for it in the jungles of Central America back in the 15th century—and may have come a…
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7 Great Reasons to Move to Belize
Now that summer’s over and the days are getting colder, you’ve probably been daydreaming about moving to a tropical paradise, where life’s biggest stressor is whether you’d like to relax with…
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The World Nomad Games Come to a Close in Astana
Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, hosted a very different kind of international sporting event last week. The Fifth World Nomad Games brought together athletes, enthusiasts, and representatives from around the world to…
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11 Reasons Not to Move to France
Moving to France sounds like a dream, right? The wine, the romance, the cheese, the croissants! But before you start practicing your bonjour, it’s wise to consider whether living in…
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Capturing the Allure of Morocco’s Timeless Cafe Culture
What springs to mind when you think of Casablanca? Other than the classic Bogart movie. How about dark cafes full of mysterious Moroccan’s sipping on espresso in shot glasses. Streets…
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Are You Ready to Take a “Quiet Vacation”?
Working at a mid-sized corporation, let’s say you’ve been authorized to work fully remotely, but the question soon pops into your head: just how remote can I be? With remote…
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Inside the Raw Dog Challenge
So you’ve boarded your flight and settled into your cramped seat, only to realize you’re wedged between an overly chatty neighbor on one side and a guy snoring like a…
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