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7 Lessons from Traveling and Working in 7 Countries

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Not a bad view in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Editor’s Note: This guest post is by Nick Milne, author of the new book Life Expands: A Travel Comedy Romance

From surfing in shark-infested South African waters to meeting the King of the North on a Sri Lankan beach, my eighteen-month trip writing a book across seven countries was full of sunsets and surprises.

I learned many lessons from backpacking in India, Sri Lanka, Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Costa Rica, and South Africa.

In this post, I’ll share my top seven tips from my travels to help you leave behind your rectangular desk and monochrome office.

Set sail for a hot pink sunset setting over a balmy sea, breathing in the salty air and sipping on a fresh coconut.

1. Choose Cheap and Cheerful Countries (at the right time)

You could close your eyes, spin a globe, slam down a finger, and you might get lucky choosing a destination.

But you probably won’t. You’ll probably end up in a deserted beach town watching episodes of…

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