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Rachael Doyle | An expat travel blog for a restless generation
The Story Behind The Photo: People In Vietnam
The Story Behind The Photo: People In Vietnam

The Story Behind The Photo: People In Vietnam

Asia  |  Da Nang, Vietnam

The story behind this photo is what makes Vietnam one of my new favourite countries (along with Canada and Singapore). Apart from the incredible food and interesting history, it really comes down to what you…

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The Story Behind The Photo: People In Vietnam

Asia  |  Da Nang, Vietnam

The story behind this photo is what makes Vietnam one of my new favourite countries (along with Canada and Singapore). Apart from the incredible food and interesting history, it really comes down to what you…

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Why I Chose To Become An Expat
Why I Chose To Become An Expat

Why I Chose To Become An Expat

Working Holiday  |  Auckland, New Zealand

I was asked by a new friend the other day why I decided to leave my home country of England and move abroad to become an expat. I was stumped by the question. Other than…

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Why I Chose To Become An Expat

Working Holiday  |  Auckland, New Zealand

I was asked by a new friend the other day why I decided to leave my home country of England and move abroad to become an expat. I was stumped by the question. Other than…

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Why You Don’t Have To Travel Solo To ‘Find’ Yourself (But Why You Should Anyway)
Why You Don’t Have To Travel Solo To ‘Find’ Yourself (But Why You Should Anyway)

Why You Don’t Have To Travel Solo To ‘Find’ Yourself (But Why You Should Anyway)

Working Holiday  |  Auckland, New Zealand

One of the biggest clichés about travelling is that you will ‘find’ yourself. One of the biggest lies is that you have to travel solo to find yourself. Scroll through the internet and you’ll find…

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Why You Don’t Have To Travel Solo To ‘Find’ Yourself (But Why You Should Anyway)

Working Holiday  |  Auckland, New Zealand

One of the biggest clichés about travelling is that you will ‘find’ yourself. One of the biggest lies is that you have to travel solo to find yourself. Scroll through the internet and you’ll find…

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Is Travel The Cure For Everything?
Is Travel The Cure For Everything?

Is Travel The Cure For Everything?

Destinations  |  Auckland, New Zealand

As part of my 30 Day Challenge, I’m using the time to reflect on the past few years since I left for Canada in 2015. Like most, I’ve had my fair share of ups and…

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Is Travel The Cure For Everything?

Destinations  |  Auckland, New Zealand

As part of my 30 Day Challenge, I’m using the time to reflect on the past few years since I left for Canada in 2015. Like most, I’ve had my fair share of ups and…

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Beyoncé And TED Talks
Beyoncé And TED Talks

Beyoncé And TED Talks

Destinations  |  Auckland, New Zealand

I’ve decided to set myself a little big challenge of writing (and posting) something on the blog every day for the next 30 days. It might be a totally stupid idea, considering I spend all…

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Beyoncé And TED Talks

Destinations  |  Auckland, New Zealand

I’ve decided to set myself a little big challenge of writing (and posting) something on the blog every day for the next 30 days. It might be a totally stupid idea, considering I spend all…

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So You Wanna Be A Digital Nomad?
So You Wanna Be A Digital Nomad?

So You Wanna Be A Digital Nomad?

Working Holiday

I’m writing this post on the back of meeting yet more travellers who are under the impression they can just pack up their lives, catch a flight and magically become a digital nomad. They can.…

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So You Wanna Be A Digital Nomad?

Working Holiday

I’m writing this post on the back of meeting yet more travellers who are under the impression they can just pack up their lives, catch a flight and magically become a digital nomad. They can.…

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