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A woman looking out at Eiger Nordwand, on her way to take the cog railway up to Jungfraujoch, the top of Europe
Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland
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May 1, 2025

HOW TO DEAL WITH CULTURE SHOCK AS A SOLO WOMAN LIVING ABROAD: YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE

Living abroad as a solo woman gives you some incredible opportunities to immerse yourself in a new culture. As a woman who has lived abroad solo for over a decade, I’m willing to bet that new cultural experiences are a big part of what you were looking for when you chose to go on your adventu[...]

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St. Andrews, Scotland
Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland, Scotland
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April 3, 2025

How to move to scotland as an american: Your step by step guide

Picture yourself living in Scotland. Maybe you’re living in a cozy stone cottage on the Island of Shetland, with a sweeping view of the North Sea. Perhaps the bright lights and vibrant atmosphere of a big city like Glasgow are more your vibe. As an American who has been living in Scotland for year[...]

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St. Andrews, Scotland
Edinburgh castle a seen from across Princes Street gardens.
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March 29, 2025

HOW TO GO TO GRAD SCHOOL IN SCOTLAND AS AN AMERICAN: YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Do you dream of going to grad school in Scotland? There’s just something romantic about the idea of Scottish universities: gothic architecture, ivy-covered buildings, and libraries full of antique books that feel like something straight out of a novel. But what if I told you that grad school in Sc[...]

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A woman plots her course to teaching internationally on a map
Life Abroad Tips, Teaching Abroad
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March 23, 2025

how to teach in an international school: Your Step by Step Guide

Wondering how to teach in an international school but not sure where to start? From the best international teacher recruitment agencies to my step-by-step guide for landing job offers, I’m sharing the secrets of how to teach in an international school!

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A graffiti image of John Lennon at the John Lennon Wall, Prague.
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March 22, 2025

How to make friends living abroad as a solo female: Your Ultimate guide

So you’re moving abroad and looking to meet people and make new friends? As a woman who has been living abroad solo for over a decade, I understand that friendships are your lifeline when you move abroad. A healthy friend group can be your key to unlocking a new language, building your community,[...]

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Life Abroad Tips, Move to Scotland, The Expat Files
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March 18, 2024

complete guide: How To Prepare For An International Move

So you're planning an international move? Maybe you've just been hired for that dream job overseas, or perhaps you're going back to school! Whatever it is, go you! Setting up a life in a foreign country can be a challenge. Trust me, I know. I've lived overseas for a decade and I've[...]

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May 22, 2023

Getting a Tattoo in a Foreign Country: Your Ultimate Guide

Getting  a tattoo in a foreign country can be a perfectly safe, clean and culturally enlightening experience.

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