Expat Advice
Living life as a global citizen takes on an exhilarating form through the expat experience. It is a life brimming with adventure, excitement, and endless possibilities. At A Bus on a Dusty Road, we wholeheartedly believe that immersing oneself in the expat journey is a remarkable way to embrace the world.
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How to Make Friends While Traveling or Living Abroad
Traveling the world or living overseas can be thrilling, eye-opening, and endlessly rewarding. But let’s be real: it can also get lonely. Even if people constantly surround you, that doesn’t mean you’re making real connections. Whether you’re backpacking through Southeast Asia, teaching English in Europe, or starting a new job in South America, finding meaningful…
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The Best Languages to Learn for Traveling the World
If you’re planning to travel the world, one of the most valuable tools you can carry with you is a language. While apps, hand gestures, and translation tools can help in a pinch, nothing beats the human connection of speaking to someone in their native tongue. Whether you’re wandering the streets of Tokyo, negotiating prices…
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Why Is Travel Important for Personal Growth?
Food in a language you don’t speak, figuring out how to read a bus schedule, or staring out at a view so beautiful it silences your mind. Travel isn’t just about ticking places off a bucket list. It’s about discovery — not only of the world, but of yourself. I believe in this deeply. After…
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What Are the Key Traits of a Culturally Aware Traveler?
In a world more connected than ever, travel isn’t just about crossing borders—it’s about crossing boundaries of understanding. A culturally aware traveler doesn’t just visit a place—they experience it. They don’t just look—they see. They don’t just eat—they learn. And that mindset can make all the difference. Whether planning a gap year, a business trip,…
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15 Ways AI Will Transform the Travel Industry
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, and one area where its impact will be particularly significant is travel. From how we plan our trips to how we navigate and experience new destinations, AI is poised to transform how we travel, making it more personalized, efficient, and seamless. There’s no…
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Unraveling Social Problems: A Nomad’s Perspective
In our globalized world, travel is more than just an escape. It’s an opportunity to witness firsthand the social problems affecting other societies. These social problems are deeply rooted issues that hamper societal functioning, challenge common values, or stand in contrast to social norms. Economic circumstances, cultural expectations, and political realities influence the gravity and…
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Why Some People Call Themselves Ex-pats And Not Immigrants?
When you live and work overseas, one of the terms you may hear people call themselves is an ex-pat. Some people consider this term a bit confusing and do not understand its meaning. An ex-pat is an individual who goes overseas to work in a foreign country for a specific period. An ex-pat will remain…
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Local Employment Contract Vs. Expat Employment Contract
When it comes to ex-pat or local employment contracts, they can be as varied as the ex-pats themselves. Different companies can look at these contracts differently. A local contract usually refers to a foreigner hired by a company while visiting, working, or living overseas. An ex-pat employment contract is generally for an ex-pat whose company…
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Why Is Being An Expat So Hard? 7 Real-Life Examples
For the last 30 years, I have lived and worked in foreign countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, China, and Vietnam. I have been an ex-pat or expatriate for my entire adult life and working career. As an ex-pat, there are things you miss out on from your home country, family events, and other life-important…
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