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Immediate Itineraries: Tokyo, Japan
Asia

Immediate Itineraries: Tokyo, Japan

As mentioned briefly before, I am heading to Japan! Why I chose to do this in the beginning of midterm…

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What to Expect & Who to Follow in 2016
Africa

What to Expect & Who to Follow in 2016

2016 has been off to a great start so far. This term, my courses consist of anthropology, linguistics, second language…

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Fund These Farmers: To Ladakh
Asia

Fund These Farmers: To Ladakh

In previous posts, I mention a magical woodland fairy that I met in Maine who taught me a priceless amount…

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WWOOFING Around the World
Africa

WWOOFING Around the World

What is WWOOFing? Is it the sound dogs make? Is it what people say when someone attractive walks by? Or…

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Writing Opportunity: The Abroad Guide
Asia

Writing Opportunity: The Abroad Guide

Attention fellow travel writers and bloggers! There is an amazing travel writing position hosted by The Abroad Guide going on…

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Thanksgiving: 김치 or Pumpkin Pie
Asia

Thanksgiving: 김치 or Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving, arguably the United States’ most American holiday, is celebrated by over eating poultry, watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie…

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I’ll Take a Mángo
Africa

I’ll Take a Mángo

I am currently trying to add a super cool language teaching database to my school’s library. It’s called Mángo Languages.…

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Before I’m Dead
Africa

Before I’m Dead

The link below is a fun little quiz of 100 places to visit before you die. I didn’t make it,…

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NSLI-Y: Neurotically Stressful Linguistic Intensives for You!
Africa

NSLI-Y: Neurotically Stressful Linguistic Intensives for You!

ATTN: Expat-terns no longer supports or will feature NSLI-Y or YES programming on the site as a result of their…

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Going the Distance: Top 5 Personal Destinations
Africa

Going the Distance: Top 5 Personal Destinations

Everyone wants to go places. Be it to NYC, Taiwan, or the grocery store, people want to go (possibly as…

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28. Take advantage of your climate. If you are in a perpetually overcast location and the sun appears: Go out and enjoy it. The same goes for the rain. Enjoy your environment especially the surprises it gives.
119. You really should watch your belongings in Greece. Pickpocketing is no joke.
50. Touch your palm – it is warm. You are living, so live. Celebrate life’s intricacies and subtleties everyday whether you travel or not.
96. The acclimation process is different for everyone. It challenges each of us to ask ourselves exactly who we want.
85. Never steal anything from the VIP section of the club. Just never. This should go without saying, but you would be surprised by the stupidity and insolence of some individuals.
103. It is really unfortunate when you feel safer out of your country as a whole.
17. To swagger back conceited and contemptuous from an adventure is an ironic setback for us all. 
26. Pack less than you expect you’ll need. You can still buy things when you’re abroad. Also, packing less may make you more sociable. You’ll have to interact, ask questions, and go out into the world in order to get what you want. It may be the necessary kick in your timid pants that you’ll need to start exploring your destination.
2. Avoid saying you’re American while trying to bargain abroad. It may be harder to get a good deal.
64. Contrary to popular belief, Americans aren’t the only obnoxious, monolingual travellers.

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