Tag: featured
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Running the Chicago Marathon: The Gateway to World Marathon Majors
On the flight to Chicago, sleeping peacefully in the row in front of me sat the person who convinced me to sign up for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon: my friend, Gloria. It was her convincing, which took all of maybe five minutes, that I signed up for an expensive race I knew nothing…
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10 Photos That Will Make You Want to Travel to Inner Mongolia
In early October, I traveled to the quiet village of Kulun Yinshawan, located in northeastern China. Although the name is deceiving, Inner Mongolia is actually in China. It’s the region which includes most of the length of China’s border with Mongolia.
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How COVID-19 Changed Everything for Expat Teachers in China
My phone buzzed in my jacket pocket. It’s mom. She’s wondering if I heard about this new virus that’s spreading in China. Wear a mask and be careful, she wrote. I replied with a masked selfie while boarding my flight in Dalian, hoping it would lessen her concern. Deep inside, I was relieved to be…
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Why Expats Should Accept Every Invite During Their First Month Abroad
China is my do-over. It’s my “let’s get it right this time.”
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20 Helpful Arabic Words to Make Your Trip to the Arabias Easier
If you dream of bobbing in the Dead Sea, hiking in Petra, shopping in Dubai, or savoring the history in Tel Aviv, then you’re not alone. Perhaps the Middle East has piqued your interest. If so, you’re better off picking up a few helpful yet simple Arabic words to make your travels easier. And you…
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Floating in the Dead Sea
It was over a hot cup of coffee when my good friend, Bree, invited me and two other friends on a trip to the ancient country of Jordan. Yes– the Lost City of Petra. Desert landscape. Ancient history. The Holy Land. Intricate architecture. And of course, the Dead Sea. I was buzzing! Since Bree has…
Addie Scoggin 