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Now that Dubai is officially home to the tallest building in the world, the Babel analogy is especially creepy.   More »

Melbourne Vs. Sydney: The Debate Continues

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There was a reason we chose Melbourne when we moved to Australia almost two years ago. And no, it wasn't because of the weather (it's surprisingly col  More »

Studying Spanish in Guatemala: Quetzaltenango Vs. Antigua

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Xela isn't on most travelers' itineraries in Guatemala - and that's exactly why it's worth checking out.   More »

8 Things to Know Before You Study Abroad in Geneva

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Drinks at clubs can cost a fortune; I once paid 30 CHF, about the equivalent of $27, for one drink. As an alternative to going out every weekend, sit   More »

How To Survive A Cairo Taxi Ride

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Try to ride it all out in the same way you would a bad acid trip.  More »

How To Move To Saigon

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Living and working in Ho Chi Minh City this past year has allowed me to pay rent, travel, and live comfortably within my own means.  More »

How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja

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NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce.  More »

Why Would Anyone Ever Want To Leave America?!?

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I’d love this country if it weren’t populated with total idiots…   More »

Wanted: DuBabel Correspondent

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"Go, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven..."  More »

Abram Plaut Gives You 5 Years in Japan in 3 Minutes

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Meet one of Matador's Japan experts, Abram Plaut.   More »

10 Reasons to Base Your Study Abroad Experience in Chile

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Chile has much to offer the adventurer or student looking for a home base in South America.  More »

7 Reasons to Study Abroad in Hong Kong

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"When I was offered a study abroad opportunity in Hong Kong, I could only imagine myself trying to escape pollution."   More »

Five Best Cities to Live in 2009 if the Economy Keeps Tanking

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Hard times at home necessitate careful planning for successful live-abroad experiences in 2009.   More »

Dreaming in Arabic, Learning in Yemen

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The labyrinth streets of San’a give you a glimpse back into the Persian Gulf before oil and the trappings of modernity.   More »

18 Most Scenic Places For Teaching English Overseas

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Want to teach English abroad? Choose one of the world's most beautiful locations.   More »

The Best Places and Programs for Studying Abroad in Mexico

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Find the right level of immersion and you're halfway there.   More »

Top 10 Places to Study in New Zealand and Australia

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A comprehensive guide to the best study abroad options throughout New Zealand and Oz.   More »

Where in China Should I Study Abroad?

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Everything you need to know about studying abroad in China  More »

The Best Places to Study in Brazil

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From Rio to Floripa, the best places to study in Brazil. Warning: you might not want to come home.   More »

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