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I haven't been on a scooter, moped, dirt bike, or other fuel-propelled two-wheeled machine since I ran into a tree at a friend’s birthday party in fifth grade, but no matter. My partner and her brother are confident I can learn as I go. We want to explore Koh Tao from one end of the island to another. Rural Thailand roads aren’t crowded. Rentals are cheap. How hard can it be? I rent a basic automatic scooter – a Honda “Scoopy” on the menu of bike...

Thessaloniki is rich in Greek history, yet rated by Lonely Planet as one of the top 5 party cities in the world. Thessaloniki is the second city of Greece, and home to hundreds of expats who come from all corners of the world. Thessaloniki is a small, cheap and safe city to live in. Experience a modern lifestyle with ancient historic sites all around you! Expat living has never been so enjoyable! Here’s what to expect to pay when living in T...

Sitting in a dry and hot valley in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, it seems that a city like Phoenix shouldn't exist given its lack of water and forbidding summer temperatures that push well above one hundred degrees Fahrenheit on most days.  However, modern engineering and a desire to escape cold and dark winters further north have fuelled its growth in the modern era, reaching a metro population of over 4.3 million in 2010...

You've heard all the hype about the Ciuidad de la Primavera Eterna (City of Eternal Spring) and now you want to discover it for yourself and work abroad in Colombia’s second city, Medellín. Medellín is finally making the news for the right reasons and if you fancy climbing up the professional ladder but want to do it abroad, Medellín is an up-and-coming city for start-ups and businesses as well as being a great place to work abroad. So, has ...

So you’re visiting Medellín for a while. You saw the Christmas lights. You stared into the night sky at Plaza de la Luz, rode the San Javier open air escalators, and toured four or five of the Parque Bibliotecas. You rode the metrocable to Mazaanti’s Parque Biblioteca España and hiked Parque Arví. You’ve done it all. Now you’re ready to experience more of the city, a town former Mayor Luis Perez called “an urban poem.” Here are three parks, three...

Cairo, an overcrowded and lively city known for its ancient history, is also known for being a hotspot on every tourist and traveller’s list. Travellers come from all over the world just to witness the Pyramids or see the Sphynx, and in turn find a cultural wonderland of color and spices. With a population of over 10 million, Cairo is home to many expats who work abroad, travellers and students of Cairo’s study abroad programs. Let’s take a look ...

Standing out as one of the most important centers in the world for country and other forms of musical expression, Nashville have drawn creative types for generations. This metropolitan area of over 1.5 million people is also the capital of the state of Tennessee, making it an excellent place to seek out a placement in the civil service. Nashville is also a national leader in the health care industry, with 200,000 positions and $30 billion do...

You’re in Medellín for a while. Before you settle in your hostel or apartment, or throw yourself head first into a new job, or begin your studies at the Universidad de Medellín, get to know your nook of the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. Here’s how. December through mid-January, Medellín is illuminated by Christmas displays. Highlights of the free tour include Christmas lights along Medellín River and La Playa Avenue and a technologicall...

If you've ever worked a seasonal job, there are few aspects that bear an entirely different connotation than most people might understand. Take a peek at a few of the topics that shift when you work in the wonderful world of seasonal employment.    Meeting your New Team You may be a returning team member, or you may have been recruited as the newbie- either way, there will be people who might be your new best friends, but there may also...

Tokyo is a city famous for its rich culture, technology, shopping, nightlife, and expat living. Tokyo is massive - large enough to be considered a prefecture as well as a city. Tokyo is a city where East-meets-West, while Japanese culture is still present, there are so many western elements in Tokyo. Some may think of living in Tokyo like living in the future. Considering everything Tokyo has to offer expats and travellers, living in Tokyo f...