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September 5, 2026

Beyond Cultural Shock - What is Cultural Fatigue and are You Experiencing It?

When is it time to seek mental health services for living abroad? Have you ever heard of cultural fatigue? You might be experiencing it!
August 15, 2026

A Holiday Snowman Story For Children - A Snowman Again

Meet everyone’s best friend — our Snowman! A beloved rhyming story for all ages. The perfect holiday book for children, complete with activity pages!
September 19, 2026

How To Teach on VIPKID - Everything You Need To Know

Teach ESL online from anywhere in the world with VIPKid! Earn money remotely while teaching children English. A full step-by-step guide with coaching!
August 14, 2026

How To Answer Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview - For Job Seekers and English Language Learners

Successfully answer "What are your strenths and weaknesses" in your job interiew! For the frustrated job seeker and English language learner.
June 4, 2022

Kentucky to Kibichuo - My JET Program Journey

The journey from university in Kentucky, to my first nights in my new home in Kibichuo, Japan. The first part in the JET Program journey.

Marie

Encompassed Travels.

En (compass) ed - To Include All Within. Navigation.
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I’ll tell the stories of how I’ve been able to backpack the globe, safely, as a solo-female traveler. Here I’ll pen the unfiltered stories of my favorite hostels, hidden gems, mishaps, and life lessons learned along the way.

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