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Foreign Service Political Officers Hey Travelers! Ever wondered about the role of Foreign Service Political Officers? Today, we’re diving into their responsibilities and shedding light on what they do in the Foreign Service. What is The Mission Of A U.S. Diplomat? The primary mission of U.S. diplomats is to represent the interests and policies of […]
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Relationships And The Foreign Service Hey Travelers! A lot of you ask me to talk about relationships and the Foreign Service. This is something that I definitely wanted to know about before becoming a diplomat. There are many different sides to relationships in the Foreign Service like being single, dating, long-distance relationships, married, married with […]
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How Diplomats Get Their Jobs Hey Travelers! People often ask me, “Do Career Development Officers (CDOs), assign you to a country that speaks the language you know?” In this post, we are going to briefly cover how diplomats get their jobs. Please note this is not a comprehensive post, but it should give you an […]
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How Do Diplomats Move? Hey Travelers! So, you may be wondering, “how do diplomats move?” If you weren’t, that’s okay. Here is a piece of random knowledge about how Foreign Service Officers move from country to country. Travelers, in all honestly moving from country to country is stressful. For me, I never know where the […]
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What To Do If You Struggle With Consistency Hey Travelers! You have big dreams and want to go at them with full force. However, if we’re being honest, there are some days when you don’t feel like going after your dreams. When the endorphins wear off, and the excitement fades away, you don’t feel like […]
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Best Time To Book Your Holiday Travel Hey Travelers! Are you planning your next holiday trip and want to save some cash? The timing of your flight can make a big difference in your travel expenses. In this post, we are going to unpack the best time to book your holiday travel. We will look […]
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How I Pay My Cable Bill In Brazil While housing and utilities overseas are covered for diplomats, certain expenses like cable fall under our responsibility. Throughout my first tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a monthly adventure awaited me – paying my cable bill. Although there’s the convenience of using a cell app for this […]
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Missed Your Flight? Hey Travelers! Missing your flight is undoubtedly a stressful experience, but fear not! Here’s what you need to know if you missed your flight and find yourself in this stressful situation. 1. If You’ve Missed Your Flight, Stay Calm & Don’t Panic It’s important not to panic when you realize you’ve missed […]
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Canceled & Flight Delay Compensation: Know Your Rights! Hey Travelers! Ever faced a delayed or canceled flight and felt lost about what to do? Are meal vouchers and lodging accommodations included with delayed or canceled flights? In this article and video, I unpack and simplify what you need to know when dealing with this unfortunate […]
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Can You Become A Diplomat? Hey Travelers! I recently headed to the Washington Monument to conduct my very first street interview with the theme “Can you become a diplomat?” My mission is to educate and inspire underrepresented groups to travel boldly with confidence and pursue careers in international affairs, including diplomacy. During the interview, I […]
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