Have you got the long-term travel bug? Have you been considering acting on it? We put our heads together and talk pros and cons of living and working abroad, and what kind of options you have for making it happen. Whether you’re a digital wizard, in the medical world, or have a passion for farming, there are opportunities for you! Check out the list where we got a lot of our ideas.

Our Language News this week is a hilarious list of false cognates that actually mean something totally opposite of what they sound like in English! For example — if you’re a woman in Italy who is searching for the restroom, make sure not to go to the one labeled “uomini,” since that means “man.” Check out the article from the Independent here.

Are you interested in using your skills to give back and volunteer abroad? Here are some ways to do it:

• WWOOF: https://wwoofusa.org/
• HelpX: https://www.helpx.net/
• Workaway: https://www.workaway.info/

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