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Bridging the Gap Back to Your Passport Country

Imagine the feeling of moving out for the first time. You’ve lived in this family's culture your whole life, and now... Read More

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How Extroverts Use Their Gifts Overseas

Our teams need all kinds of people who function in different ways to be effective. We’re taking a couple of blog posts... Read More

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Why Introverts are Indispensable as Teachers Overseas

Overseas teaching teams need all kinds of different people functioning in different ways to be effective. We’re taking... Read More

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5 Lessons from 40+ Years Overseas

We are grateful for the gift of over four decades of teaching overseas! Remembering what we’ve learned in our past is... Read More

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Why YOU Should Lead an Impact Team

Impact teams are a truly special way to experience a new culture and make a difference overseas with your community... Read More

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Why You Don't Have to be a Language Person to Teach English

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Best Week Ever!

April is a special month for Lao people as it holds the biggest holiday of the year. This holiday is called Lao New... Read More

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International Travel — Bridges of Friendship

Much of my international travel is in support of humanitarian work, so, as a result, I see difficult places and hear... Read More

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Our Top 4 Favorite Chinese Dishes

Gathering together for a meal has a deeper meaning than satisfying your hunger. In China, having a meal builds... Read More

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Enjoying the Spectacle

One of the greatest treasures in my life is the kindergarten that sits between the gate to my apartment complex and the... Read More

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The Culture Series: People and Culture of Vietnam

Vietnam includes over fifty recognized ethnic groups. The majority ethnic group is the Kinh (pronounced similarly to... Read More

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The Culture Series: People and Culture of Mongolia

Mongolia has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. Throughout its history, Mongolia has been both the conqueror... Read More

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