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The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land
The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land
5 AM. It’s still dark as I pull myself up out of my plush queen bed at the Grand Baymen Garden Resort. I get ready as quickly as…
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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 don’t understand…
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Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land
Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land
No matter the country, folks in almost every beach town across the world look forward to celebrating Sunday Funday. In…
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7 Ways to Protect Your Identity When Traveling Abroad
There is a lot of excitement in store if you’re planning an adventure abroad. You’ll meet new people, have new experiences, and learn things that you never imagined. One experience you…
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Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare, Treatment, and Wellness Facilities: Part 3
Following is Part 3 in this series, Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare, Treatment, and Wellness Facilities. Medical tourism is one of the many great reasons to buy foreign…
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Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land
Belize or Bust - Chronicles of Life in a New Land
Today I’m leaving North Carolina to live in Belize for three months. More specifically, on Belize’s largest atoll, Ambergris Caye. I’m…
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Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare, Treatment, and Wellness Facilities: Part 2
Following is Part 2 in this series, Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare, Treatment, and Wellness Facilities. Medical tourism is one of the many great reasons to buy foreign…
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Top 10 Countries with the Best Healthcare, Treatment, and Wellness Facilities: Part 1
Medical tourism is one of the many great reasons to buy foreign property. Thousands of people come to Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Israel, Slovakia, Slovenia,Turkey, France, Czech…
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Uber Outside of the United States
I love Uber. In the United States, it’s made entrepreneurs out of thousands of drivers looking for a little extra cash, and made it efficient for the rest of us to ride share. I take an…
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South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land
South of San Pedro - Chronicles of Life in a New Land
Today I pedaled my pretty pink beach cruiser out for a spin around the island. The first thing I learned is that cobblestone…
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Why Studying Abroad is Important
Two weeks before turning twenty-one, I was sitting on a plane flying high over the Atlantic Ocean. I was headed to England for a semester abroad. Before this moment, I had never set…
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Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize
Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize
With sparkling turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs, and an abundance of underwater activity, Belize is home to some of the world’s most…
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Sleeping in the Jungles of Borneo
Intimidation is a good way to describe what I was feeling when I agreed to join my friend on a 3-day jungle experience in Borneo. I knew we would be with trusted tour guides, but I…
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Age-Friendly Environments For The Elderly
It is commonly said that charity begins at home. Similarly, it is an established fact that your healthcare needs are primarily dependent on the home environment that you foster with…
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Extraordinary Family Travel Adventures: The Bike Ride
Extraordinary Family Travel Adventures: The Bike Ride
If you’re a real biking enthusiast, you probably know that there’s nothing like going on a bike ride with your family. First of…
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How to Make it Easier for Australians to Work from Home
How to Make it Easier for Australians to Work from Home
Work remotely and embrace your freedom - that’s how technology is changing work cultures around the world. With telework and…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Money and Mind
Saving money when flying has become something of a creed for frequent travelers. For anyone not flying on a weekly basis, however, sometimes we just want to save ourselves a headache…
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The Best Restaurant in Prague
The Czech Republic is well known for its popular beer and its people’s outrageous ability to consume mass quantities of the delicious alcoholic beverage. Unfortunately, this often…
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Hiking Key Summit, New Zealand
Key Summit is a short day-hike in Fiordland National Park. The hike is a small part of the Routburn Track, which is one of the great walks in New Zealand. Key Summit is just one of the…
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Escape the Fourth World, Pt. I
Most of us are familiar with the old distinctions of nation-states as either first, second, or third world countries. This terminology came about after WWII as a system to label nations…
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