Remote Year Blog
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Six Ways Traveling The World Healed My Body Image Problems
Do you struggle with an eating disorder, or negative body image? This article is all about how I found healing and confidence from food and body issues after traveling.
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How to Experience Lisbon’s “Illegal Chinese Food” Subculture
Have you heard about the "Illegal Chinese Food" subculture, in Lisbon? Interested in learning more about what it is and how to experience it? Read about my experience trying out one of these Chinese Food Restaurants.
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10 Reasons Why You Need to Go to Vietnam
I lived in Vietnam for 5 weeks in February 2019, as part of my Remote Year journey. In 2020, I've been calling this country my home throughout the pandemic. These are some of my favorite things.
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How to Successfully Pack for Multiple Seasons
I've been living out of my suit case since 2018. I've lived in various climates and no, I don't replace my wardrobe every month. If you want to learn how to pack for multiple seasons, or just helpful packing tips for longer term travel, check out this post.
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People of Croatia: Maja Dujmovic
Curious about Croatia? Wondering what its like to grow up there? Read the following profile on a Croatian local, Maja Dujmovic to hear what her life is like.
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10 Reasons Why You Need to Go to Morocco
Interested in visiting Morocco? Check out my top ten favorite things about this country to get excited, and fill your bucket list.
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10 Reasons to go to Croatia
Curious about Croatia? Wondering what makes this place special? Read this article to see my ten favorite things that are unique to Croatia.
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Six Months Abroad- What in the World am I Doing Here?
It’s been essentially six months since I left the U.S. to travel abroad for the first time (for real travel, not Cabo or Cancun) and then embark on Remote Year. Currently I am sitting in my two bedroom apartment in Ha Noi, Vietnam with my shades pulled shut over the extremely strange windows in my room that look into my own hallway and someone else’s living room instead of the outdoors. The constant stream of honks and beeps from outside doesn’t even phase me anymore. What does phase me is the rat that has taken shelter in the walls above my bed, pitter pattering away throughout the night. It’s Sunday,…
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People of Lisbon: Ligia Gomes
Want to know what it's like to grow up and live in Lisbon? Read this article on a Lisbon local, and hear about her thoughts on tourism in Portugal.
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Remote Year: One Month Reflection
Traveling for the first time with a work-travel program, for an entire year, was a crazy experience. Read this blog post about how I felt after the first month.