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In Vang Vieng, Laos, tourists tube to visit the infamous river bars.

Traveller vs. Tourist

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Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   
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Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

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Which shots do you really need? It depends not only on where you're going, but also what you'll be doing there. Part two of a two-part series.
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Want To Take A Gap Year? Read This First

Want To Take A Gap Year? Read This First

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A quick primer to planning your gap year.
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A monk chat taking place in Thailand.

Chatting with Monks

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Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
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How to Master Europe's Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

How to Master Europe's Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

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Don't let Europe's complex array of bus, rail and air travel networks and schedules leave you scratching your head.  
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This could be your new workplace.

How to Get a Job in Scotland

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A manual on how to land a job as a North American in the United Kingdom.
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An au pair and her charge in Colombia.

Advice for First-Time Au Pairs

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How to manage your relationship with your new host family.
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The writer's daughter, Andrea Mitchell (left) with her stepfather, Patrick Moore, enjoy a day in Florence, Italy.

Parenting on an "Adult Gap Year"

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Parenting abroad and across the ocean requires strong family communication.
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5 Things You'll Worry About While Living Abroad

5 Things You'll Worry About While Living Abroad

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The truths behind many travellers' Instagram accounts. 
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Taking a yoga class in a foreign language is a great way to improve your conversation skills.

How to Learn a Language Outside of the Classroom

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No textbooks necessary.
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Victoria and friends embrace a cultural norm in Spain.

5 Cultural Quirks of Spain

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Five differences between New York and Spain. 
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Monks in Burma

"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma

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Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future. 
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