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Skinny Isn't for Everyone, and That's Okay!
I’ve never been a small girl, in fact, I’ve been a big girl for almost as long as I can remember. My life in the States always revolved around food, in some way. It’s a part of my culture, and my state...
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How to Move Abroad with a Family: Step by Step
You may think moving abroad is for the young, the single, and the child-free but you too, the not-so-young, the attached, and the family can move abroad too! A little extra leg work before you leave...
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The Importance of Sisterhood When Living Abroad
"I just don't have a lot of girl friends... I get along better with boys" - Every girl at least once. To that, I say: have you ever lived abroad? I too am guilty of the above, and to some extent it...
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From Lush, With Love: 5 Tried and Tested Products for Sensitive Skin
Lush is a brand most-known for their vegan, cruelty free, all natural beauty products. Their stores smell like heaven, their staff -- from my experience-- is always ready to slide in, and give you a...
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Issa Rae’s Insecure is for Colored Girls Still Trying to Find Their Magic
I have a confession: I am insecure. I am also keenly aware that this a truth generally best left unsaid, which is why this confession is of particular salience. I love nothing more than to marvel at...
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Smart and Savvy: 9 Must-Haves For Any Traveler In 2017
There’s a big difference between traveling and traveling in style. The act of traveling in itself isn’t necessarily glamorous: early-morning wake-ups, bed-head, lugging unrealistic amounts of luggage...
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What We Learned: 3 Major Takeaways from THRIVE
There were many different ideas and exchanges that went down on November 5th at the THRIVE conference; however, we'd like to highlight just a few. Well, three to be exact, that for us, encompass the...
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Why Shoes Are the Most Important Travel Accessory
Shoes may be the most important thing in your suitcase. Treat your feet the way they were meant to be treated-like royalty.It cannot be stressed enough on how important footwear is when traveling...
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5 Books to Reignite Your Wanderlust
Taking the leap to travel can be hard; there’s always something that’s holding us back. It could be a variety of reasons: not enough money, not knowing another language, fear of missing out (FOMO) on...
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Skinny Isn't for Everyone, and That's Okay!
I’ve never been a small girl, in fact, I’ve been a big girl for almost as long as I can remember. My life in the States always revolved around food, in some way. It’s a part of my culture, and my state...
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How to Move Abroad with a Family: Step by Step
You may think moving abroad is for the young, the single, and the child-free but you too, the not-so-young, the attached, and the family can move abroad too! A little extra leg work before you leave...
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The Importance of Sisterhood When Living Abroad
"I just don't have a lot of girl friends... I get along better with boys" - Every girl at least once. To that, I say: have you ever lived abroad? I too am guilty of the above, and to some extent it...
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5 Hotel Alternatives for the Savvy Traveler
Swapping out traditional hotel stays for unconventional options can jazz up your next trip. Traveling only has to be as expensive as you want to make it. You can stay at a 5-star resort for hundreds of...
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Navigating the Rocky Road of Dating Abroad
Dating and relationships are tricky enough to navigate in your hometown, but dating abroad as a long-term traveler or expat? While some challenges can still be the same (who should call who first? Is...
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What's the Difference Between Studying Abroad and Living Abroad?
“Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience” is said time and time again. As someone who spent a semester in Granada, I can agree with the cliché. From classes to traveling the only thing...
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What is 'Misogynoir' and Why is it Important?
Her name is Tiarah Poyau. On Tuesday, September 6th, I found out a young Black woman who was my same age was fatally shot in the face for doing what I had just done the night before in Madrid, Spain. I...
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How to Plan an Epic Solo Adventure
We all know that there are so many incredible reasons why solo travel is an unforgettable experience. And so, armed with the inspiration to take a journey of deep self-discovery, you’ve decided to take...
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5 Things to Keep in Mind When Marrying into a Big Family
The wedding bells have finished ringing, thank you cards have been sent, and you’re now settling down into your new life as Mr. & Mrs. (or Mr. & Mr. or Mrs. & Mrs.). The blissful fog of...
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Started From the Bottom, Now We're Here: 8 Steps to Creating a Blog
Starting a blog is a great way to create your own online platform where you can share your thoughts with the entire World Wide Web. Getting started can be a bit tough. We’ve broken down the process in...
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The Official 'Get Your Ish Together' Checklist for the New Year
New Year, New You-- we’ve all heard, said it, read it, but now, I challenge you to really be about it. This isn’t to say that the old you needs fixing, but there’s something about a new calendar year...
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