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Erin

An Aussie copywriter and translator in Chile. After living in Spain and majoring in the fine arts of tortilla-eating and arriving late, I moved to this skinniest of countries on the tail end of a year's backpacking in South America. I can't get enough of hiking, spicy food, and buying plane tickets to far-flung lands. (Also jazz. And brand-new notebooks. Oh, and avocados.) Look me up at erinfranceswalton.com

All articles from Erin

You know you’re fluent in another language when…
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After living abroad for some time – immersed in another culture, history, and language – you feel gr...

Why learn English in Canada
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Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking...

10 ways International Women’s Day is marked around the world
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Originally championed and founded by women, International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate w...

What to do when a trip doesn’t go as planned: 4 tips for travel hiccups
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Living and studying abroad is a wonderful experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Of c...

How to learn English quickly: 10 tips
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English is a fun language to learn (here are 9 reasons why it rocks), and even though it’s considere...

How to celebrate Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere (and why everyone should experience it once)
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Far from snuggling up in warm winter jackets, come December the Southern Hemisphere’s residents are ...

10 reasons to love Auckland
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A nature-first city packed with beaches, harbors, islands, and 48 dormant volcanoes? It could only b...

Your guide to moving abroad: 10 things to do before you leave
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Moving abroad is one of the most interesting and exciting things a person can do – but that’s not to...

10 things you should know before moving to Tokyo
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Meditative, though crazy busy. Traditional, though avant-garde. Chilled-out, though outlandish. Anci...

10 things you should know before moving to Seoul
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Whether you’re drawn in by technology, culture, or by a desire to learn the language, you’ll not be ...

10 things you should know before moving to Singapore
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One of Asia’s major financial and trade centers, the city-state of Singapore is a memorable mix of c...

10 reasons to love Seoul
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Can you name a city oozing with history, culture, and food—all topped off with a generous helping of...