One of Israel's busiest—and simultaneously slowest—times of the year is coming up. Starting with Rosh Hashanah on Sunday, October 2 (or the Shabbat the day before) through the end of Sukkot on Sunday, October 23, the nearly month-long celebration of holidays will bring long lines and large crowds to religious sites and pretty much all other commerc...
The Tour de France seems like an unlikely event to highlight one of the most exciting sectors within the French tech industry, but recent changes to the way that rider data is being captured falls into an up and coming industry: The Internet of Things – and it's an area where French businesses are thriving. What is The Internet of Things? The Inter...
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With flights and hotels booked, you're ready to take off on a study abroad trip around the world. A multi-country study abroad program is a unique cultural experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But what happens when you don't have the right documentation, find yourself running out of money, or can't contact your family back home? Prepare...
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Deciding to live as an expat, whether it's for work, increased quality of life, or a retirement spent somewhere relaxed and picturesque, is a huge and life changing decision. Choosing where to settle down is probably the biggest part of this decision - where do you start when you are trying to establish where your new home should be? Your decision ...
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Digital nomadism is a trend that's going mainstream. As technological advancement makes remote working ever more convenient and attractive, people have taken to travelling the world to work or start their own business in increasing numbers. The phrase even has its own Wikipedia page, but despite the desirability of this lifestyle, is becoming a dig...
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As multiple marketing and consumer behavior studies have shown, reviews play a big part in earning people's trust. The simple fact is that consumers tend to trust peer recommendations more than brand messages or ads, and this is why social media is the key to gaining the users' trust. Good reviews can increase the click through rate by 700% while a...
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It has been adventurous and tough 2 years of being an expat in Costa Rica.Starting a business has not been an easy journey but I am here to help you from what I have learned in laying the foundation of my tour business in Jaco, Costa Rica. First off let me start by saying that the culture in Costa Rica is contrasting compared to what you are m...
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Italy is truly a magical country, what with its world famous food, amazing history, and incredible sights, meaning it is no surprise that it is one of the world's top study abroad locations in addition to one of Europe's top tourist destinations. As a university student or recent graduate, Italy offers up all sorts of opportunities for fun, adventu...
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Do you dream of teaching in a foreign country? The thought of jetting off to live in a far flung destination is enough to make most of us a little nervous, but if your fears are seriously standing in the way of your dreams, you may feel as though they'll never become a reality.
However, with a little determination, a dash of perseverance and a pinch of grit, you can realise your dream. Here are some practical suggestions for overcoming those fears.
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I was a stranger to solo backpacking until 3 years ago and it changed my life. It transformed my view of who people were around the world and who I was. It pushed me to talk to people who I would have been too scared to and it pushed me to my limits and made me a more compassionate person. Ever since my backpacking trip after my college graduation,...
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