Family Vagabonding in Ecuador

Family Vagabonding in Ecuador

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Why Mauricio is breaking away from the norm and taking his three kids (age 3, 11 and 13) on the trip of a lifetime.
Farm Hands: Raising Fearless Vegetables on a Spanish Biodynamic Farm

Farm Hands: Raising "Fearless Vegetables" on a Spanish Biodynamic Farm

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Vanessa puts away her cell phone and digs into permaculture on a volunteer placement in Spain.
How I Work in Spain as a Non-EU National

How I Work in Spain as a Non-EU National

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From the practical to the peculiar, Danika answers the questions she’s most often asked about working legally in Europe.
A Cross-Cultural Love Affair

A Cross-Cultural Love Affair

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Danika Wilkinson takes a look at the trials and tribulations that come with living with her "Latin lover."
Finding the Joy of Simple on the Road

Finding the Joy of Simple on the Road

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Sometimes the universe gives you exactly what you need.
On the Road: The Stranger We Meet When Travelling

On the Road: The Stranger We Meet When Travelling

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Adele reflects on what it means to be "on the road" full-time.
The Power of Being a Native English Speaker

The Power of Being a "Native" English Speaker

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Danika realizes that her sunny Spanish lifestyle is due to a privilege she never knew she had.
Useful Swahili Phrases for Volunteers

Useful Swahili Phrases for Volunteers

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Learning Swahili while volunteering in East Africa serves not only a practical purpose, but also opens doors for new experiences. 
The Key to Community Acceptance Abroad

The Key to Community Acceptance Abroad

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Get a truly local experience with the right guide. 
5 Jobs I Never Knew Id Have Abroad

5 Jobs I Never Knew I'd Have Abroad

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After three years abroad and 14 different jobs, Taylor realizes there are few limitations when creating your working holiday.
Funding Your International Student Journalism Project

Funding Your International Student Journalism Project

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Scoring funding to complete your dream journalism project is easier than you think.
Seeing Home Through Chile-Coloured Lenses

Seeing Home Through Chile-Coloured Lenses

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Adele makes some discoveries about what she took for granted most about home.
What I Learned About Myself Abroad

What I Learned About Myself Abroad

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Cora discovers that a love of learning doesn't always start in the classroom.
Reporting from Abroad

Reporting from Abroad

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A journalism student explains why she's spending her summer in Africa.
Preparing to Depart: The Fear Inside

Preparing to Depart: The Fear Inside

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As Vanessa's departure grows closer, her excitement is being replaced by a new emotion—fear.
3 Day Trips in London

3 Day Trips in London

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Itineraries for spending a day in the United Kingdom's largest city. 
Find Your Own Peace

Find Your Own Peace

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Vanessa is finding peace in her own way, in her own time.
5 Unexpected Challenges While Volunteering in Rwanda

5 Unexpected Challenges While Volunteering in Rwanda

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Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
The Real Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

The Real Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

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As Rebecca's time in India draws to a close, she reflects on what made her volunteer abroad experience worthwhile.
A Fall from the Pedestal

A Fall from the Pedestal

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Adele once idolized "The Traveller." Now, she find herself questioning her hero's true motives.

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