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Happy Chinese New Year!

17 January 2012

What's the Chinese New Year all about?  Read on to find out where it comes from, how it's celebrated and what makes it so fabulous -- explained by a real live descendent of the dragon!

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Sherilyn Sherilyn | Posted in: Shanghai , Culture | 0 comments

Turning International Experience into Career Gold

11 January 2012

So you've ticked off one more box on your life's journey - that of working, volunteering or studying overseas for an extended period. But there's one more box you need to tick now that you're back - getting the return on investment, careerwise, that your experience should provide. Read on to find out how...

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Eimear Eimear | Posted in: Career Development | 0 comments

How to Speak like a True Dub!

03 January 2012

Experienced travelers know that it's helpful to know at least a few words in the local language when abroad. So here's an introduction to Irish slang that will have you speaking Hiberno-English like a pro in no time! If you've ever thought about heading to Ireland, Janey Mack, this post is for you!

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Katie Katie | Posted in: Dublin , Culture | 1 comment

Winter Holidays Around the World

28 December 2011

What does the term "Happy Holidays" mean to you? In this post, we take a look at five international holidays celebrated this time of year - Chirstmas and New Years not included!

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Katie Katie | Posted in: Culture | 3 comments

The Best 50 Volunteer Blogs from Around the World

20 October 2011

Thinking of volunteering or just looking to compare your experience with that of other volunteers? Read on! And on and on and on...there's fifty of them, remember! 

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Katie Katie | Posted in: Social Impact | 0 comments

Debunking myths about an Argentinian tradition: Mate

15 August 2011

If you've ever been confused by the etiquette surrounding Argentina's most iconic drink, mate, then read on. Soon you will be quaffing it like a local!

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Katie Katie | Posted in: Buenos Aires , Culture | 0 comments