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- Navigating the Language Barrier Abroad
Storytime I moved to Morocco in September 2022. For the first three months, I stayed with a host family in a small mountain village called Ouaouizeght while I trained in the local language, Darija (a dialect of Arabic). Before training began, I was told not to study the language on my own for fear of… Read more: Navigating the Language Barrier Abroad - WWOOFing Experience – What I Loved, What I Would Do DifferentlyWWOOFing In Italy– What I Loved, What I Would Do Differently What Is WWOOFing? WWOOFing stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. It’s an online platform where farmers post opportunities for volunteers to work on their farms in exchange for room and board. How It Works The platform operates on a national basis, so… Read more: WWOOFing Experience – What I Loved, What I Would Do Differently
- Weekend in Budapest – Itinerary and Guide
Overview Budapest, Hungary’s capital city, consists of two distinct areas, Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River. On the Pest side, you’ll find the more bustling, densely populated city center, where most people live and work, and which is generally the more “touristy” area. The Buda side tends to be a bit calmer, more… Read more: Weekend in Budapest – Itinerary and Guide - 3+ Month Long-Term Packing ListOverview Having moved abroad long-term three times and counting, I’ve learned a good bit about getting all of my stuff to fit into a very small amount of space. There have been far too many hard lessons learned, I regret to say—but based on those experiences, I’ve taken everything I’ve learned and created what I… Read more: 3+ Month Long-Term Packing List
- The Ultimate Rabat Travel Guide
The Ultimate Rabat Travel Guide Overview As Morocco’s capital and political heart, Rabat offers a unique balance of historical sights and contemporary urban life. Visitors can explore centuries of Moroccan history at landmarks such as the Kasbah des Oudaïas, Hassan Tower, and the ancient ruins of Chellah, while still enjoying a calm, cosmopolitan atmosphere shaped… Read more: The Ultimate Rabat Travel Guide

