I'm in Australia. I have two friends from Canada with whom I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving. What special treats can I get them? One is from Vancouver and the other Quebec.
posted by dantodd on Sep 27, 2009 - 15 answers

LivingAbroadFilter: What can I, in particular, do to avoid conversion fees from USD to EUR? [more inside]
posted by PaulingL on Sep 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Doing research in authoritarian countries. What is your experience? [more inside]
posted by proj on Jul 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Does anyone have experience with SWAP? (It's a Canadian work-abroad program for students that my boyfriend is currently considering, particularly for acquiring a work visa in the USA.) [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Jul 14, 2009 - 7 answers

What are your favorite essays about traveling or living abroad? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jul 13, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm a twenty-something American guy who has been considering an extended trip to Australia, ever since I visited for a few weeks in 2008. Last night I decided to be bold and finally applied for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). I woke up and found the visa approval email in my inbox. Talk about fast! Excellent... so now what? How do I pause my established life and go on an adventure? How do I let people know, especially at work? I have a fair amount of stuff tying me down at home, but I think I need to leave in a few months or it's never going to happen. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I tell which NGO is best for volunteering abroad? [more inside]
posted by tybeet on Jul 4, 2009 - 4 answers

So my wonderful study abroad trip has ended and I returned back home earlier this week. My trip had its highs and lows, but overall I would not trade it for anything. I have grown in many ways and have become more confident in myself. I have met so many people and got a small taste of the world by traveling to a few other countries in Europe. I am more motivated than I ever have been to finish school, search for a job and hopefully move back abroad after finishing. [more inside]
posted by starpoint on Jul 1, 2009 - 32 answers

Studying abroad, on meds. [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent on Jun 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Expat in Kenya looking for ADHD medication. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 2 answers

What's it like volunteering in Senegal with Projects Abroad? [more inside]
posted by levijk on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

What do I do about getting my prescription medications while I'm staying in another country? [more inside]
posted by c_griffin on Jun 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Urgent: I'm in Brazil and my debit card is being rejected at all ATMs (HSBC etc). I don't even get to the stage of entering my pin number, it tells me that my card is invalid automatically after inserting it. I've called my bank and been told that I should be able to lift the block online by registering that I'll be abroad, which i've done to no avail. Help!
posted by ashaw on May 12, 2009 - 16 answers

I have 14 full days (from now until APRIL 21, 2009) to obtain a travel visa so I can visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. How can I best expedite the process of obtaining a travel visa in time while not spending more money that I need to? [more inside]
posted by cothebadger on Apr 7, 2009 - 5 answers

TaxFilter, specifically Department of Part-time Expatriate Freelance Taxation. A thorn in my side, inside. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Feb 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Advice for a New Yorker moving to London. [more inside]
posted by CRM114 on Feb 16, 2009 - 37 answers

I'm a college senior who wants to move to Berlin next year. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by null14 on Jan 28, 2009 - 5 answers

I am a recent college graduate and I also suffer a good deal of wanderlust. There is the inevitable problem of combining work and play. At my university, the only career advice I received was graduate school or working the traditional 9-5 job. I'm wondering if it's possible to travel and earn money? [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Jan 27, 2009 - 22 answers

Eight months out - how to have fun and earn money - preferably abroad? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Dec 15, 2008 - 3 answers

How should I use my copious amounts of free time while being poor in a country where nobody understands me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2008 - 34 answers

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner with my American friend for her German host family. We want to share a little of our American "Thanksgiving culture" with them. My family in Maine always gets Indian carryout. What to do? [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound on Nov 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Help a computer scientist find an interesting job abroad, preferably in Japan [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Sep 30, 2008 - 2 answers

If I buy a cheap, pay-as-you-go cell phone in Guatemala to use while I'm traveling there, can I then use it in other countries I visit later - and which ones? Is it as simple as replacing a SIM card every time? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Sep 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Are there any opportunities to attend nursing school (to become an RN) abroad as a U.S. American? [more inside]
posted by wordsmith on Sep 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Alternatives to the Peace Corps for a non-US Citizen (Permanent Resident) living in the US? [more inside]
posted by carpyful on Aug 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Proxy/VPN recommendations for using Hulu outside of the US? (Non-free options welcome) [more inside]
posted by sdis on Aug 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Help this undereducated twenty-something get abroad! [more inside]
posted by piedmont on Aug 11, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone have any tips or strategies to help in learning a new language when living in a foreign country but not doing a formal study program? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Aug 8, 2008 - 14 answers

Ozfilter: I'm a 35 year old UK resident. My 27 year old girl and I would like to move to Australia for at least the medium term future...therefore visa related enquiries inside... [more inside]
posted by Rufus T. Firefly on Jul 31, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm planning on moving to Russia for 4-5 months - Moscow or St. Petersburg? [more inside]
posted by mammary16 on Jul 8, 2008 - 18 answers

I want to keep my American job but live abroad (in Argentina)-- what does this mean for taxes and visas? [more inside]
posted by inactivist on Jul 6, 2008 - 18 answers

I've got this ongoing fantasy about living cheaply abroad. Is it doable to live for $500 a month or so in some foreign locale? [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Jun 25, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm a 21 year old Canadian university student. I have 6 months free come January and I want to do an internship abroad. I love advertising and marketing. Multinationals are fun, so are random countries. Any tips or opportunities? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Jun 25, 2008 - 2 answers

I have U.S. citizenship but have never resided in the states. My mother was from Illinois. Is it possible for me to vote in the presidential election? [more inside]
posted by glip on May 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Summer just started, and I'd like to either WWOOF or helpx.net for 3-4 weeks. [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on May 16, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I work in economic development in Latin America? [more inside]
posted by Ashley801 on May 11, 2008 - 2 answers

Has anyone had any experience with using a US Consul "Report of US Citizen Death Abroad" in lieu of a Death Certificate? My Mom died in Mexico City. We will be getting a death certificate in Spanish, which is the basis for the above mentioned "Report." Wondering if the report is going to be enough. Any experiences? We are wondering if it will be accepted at banks, insurance companies, etc. where they usually require a death certificate.
posted by bobduckles on May 7, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for information about teaching English abroad, specifically in Japan and Germany. [more inside]
posted by thekak on Apr 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Any reason to renew my driver's license if I plan to move abroad? [more inside]
posted by beautiful on Apr 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm looking for resources on doing paid farm work (preferably in Scandinavia, but anywhere else in Europe is fine, too). [more inside]
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious on Apr 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Asking for a friend: How should I invest the money in my US bank account when I'm based abroad? [more inside]
posted by destrius on Mar 20, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for information for applying to grad school while abroad. (PhD programs in Political Science/International Relations). I graduated from college in spring 2006, and I'm planning on applying next year (Fall '09) to start in Fall 2010. I'm also considering going to Israel in July and staying for about 10 months, and I want to make sure this won't impact my grad school plans in any way. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Symbolic academic gifts for visiting scholar? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Pending Divorce Filter: What legal resources are there for a soon-to-be-single mom working abroad? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2008 - 4 answers

I think I want to move to Spain for a couple of years to experience life in another country. But, as a US citizen, I don't know how I would go about supporting myself over there. Can I get a job there? Should I become a student? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Jan 21, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm a geographer looking to move abroad (UK or NZ) for a year or so. Advice? [more inside]
posted by troika on Dec 25, 2007 - 4 answers

What are some legitimate "work at home" opportunities for someone looking for something to do while in "early/semi" retirement and living abroad? [more inside]
posted by fsmontenegro on Nov 12, 2007 - 6 answers

What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers

can anyone recommend a legitimate agency in France that places people into au pair or similar jobs? 23 year old Canadian female with extensive experience working with children and currently teaching in Korea would like to spend a year in France, probably working as an au pair or similar child care position. Any ideas about how to go about finding a decent position? There are tons of places mentioned on the net--but how does one know which are legit? [more inside]
posted by Dcotton on Nov 1, 2007 - 5 answers

I have 4-5 vacation days I need to use by the end of this calendar year. I want to use it do some traveling in another country. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Oct 18, 2007 - 11 answers