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Read more about the article Visiting Cappadocia in the Winter is a Good Idea, Here’s Why

Visiting Cappadocia in the Winter is a Good Idea, Here’s Why

  • Post author:Stefanie
  • Post published:January 29, 2021
  • Post category:Travel Turkey
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Thinking about visiting Cappadocia in the winter? Well, you'll be in for a winter wonderland. Cappadocia is an area in Turkey known for its famous hot air balloon tours that…

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Read more about the article Are You Free Tonight? | Dating Abroad Stories from an American Expat

Are You Free Tonight? | Dating Abroad Stories from an American Expat

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  • Post published:January 5, 2021
  • Post category:Lifestyle
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Of course, as a single 30-something female, I've dabbled into the world of dating abroad. Now, don't let this confuse you with the short term travel hookup, where you might…

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Read more about the article Life in Lockdown: Istanbul, Turkey

Life in Lockdown: Istanbul, Turkey

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  • Post published:December 2, 2020
  • Post category:Travel Turkey
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The hustle and bustle of Istanbul, the city with 16 million people, has come to almost a standstill during this second lockdown. Virus numbers have been rising and many choose…

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5 Interesting Facts About Istanbul

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  • Post published:November 18, 2020
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Now that I've been living in Istanbul for a few months, I've had some time to explore the city and experience a little Turkish culture. Istanbul is a unique city…

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Read more about the article How Travel Changes You for the Better

How Travel Changes You for the Better

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  • Post published:October 17, 2020
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We all know that traveling the world is an eye-opening experience. You never return quite the same person as when you left. Travel can change who you are as a…

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Read more about the article What No One Tells You About Work Visas

What No One Tells You About Work Visas

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  • Post published:September 14, 2020
  • Post category:ESL Teaching
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Sure having a job abroad is great and unique, but does anyone talk about getting the infamous work visa to be able to live and work abroad? No. Why? Because…

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Read more about the article 9 Adventurous Things to Do in Thailand

9 Adventurous Things to Do in Thailand

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  • Post published:August 3, 2020
  • Post category:Travel Thailand
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Endless options for adventurous things to do in Thailand await you. The country is known as the 'land of smiles' and you will definitely be smiling the whole time. From…

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Native English Speaker Privilege

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  • Post published:July 10, 2020
  • Post category:ESL Teaching
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Native English speakers predominantly grow up learning only one language, English. English is known for being a language that brings people together or lingua franca. It the language of science…

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Thanks for dropping by my little space on the internet I like to call, The Hidden Coconut! My name is Stefanie, and I have been traveling the world since 2016. Originally from Chicago, I’ve lived in Thailand for 3 years and have been living in Turkey since 2020. Read more about my story here.

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