7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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    7 Great Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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    From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.

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From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.
Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

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Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

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With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
An Unhappy Camper

An Unhappy Camper

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When a volunteer opportunity doesn't pan out as expected, Alicia learns a valuable lesson.
The Home Stretch

The Home Stretch

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The challenges faced as the end of the school year—and a return home—approaches.
Colombia and Coffee Culture

Colombia and Coffee Culture

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How learning about coffee helped Alicia to understand Colombian culture.
Spanish Language Learning 101

Spanish Language Learning 101

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Three tools for learning a foreign language. 
3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

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How Alicia turned an interest in teaching into a Colombian adventure.
What to Expect at a Colombian Wedding

What to Expect at a Colombian Wedding

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The Godfather and Crazy Hour. This is a Colombian Wedding.
Turning Off Autopilot

Turning Off Autopilot

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What it's like to complete a six-week AIESEC internship.
AIESEC-Shape the next generation through education

AIESEC-Shape the next generation through education

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Does spending six months discovering a new culture and developing valuable transferable skills, while making a difference, get you excited? Then #TeachColombia is for you!
A Five-Day Trek to Ciudad Perdida

A Five-Day Trek to Ciudad Perdida

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The ultimate reward for a term teaching overseas.
The Realities of Living Abroad

The Realities of Living Abroad

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What working abroad looks like once the honeymoon is over.
Chocolate Caliente

Chocolate Caliente

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Keeping warm in South America.
Displaced in Colombia

Displaced in Colombia

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After weeks of looking for a place to live, Jessica finally finds a place to call home.

Taxi Drivers of Colombia

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Getting in a cab in Colombia? You're in for a ride.
Apartment Hunting in Bogota

Apartment Hunting in Bogota

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How to find the perfect flat in Colombia.
How to Find Friends Abroad

How to Find Friends Abroad

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Four ways for newly minted expats to establish a social life overseas.
The Call of Colombia

The Call of Colombia

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After hitchiking through Colombia six years ago, Jessica returns; this time to lay some roots.
When Homesickness Strikes

When Homesickness Strikes

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Nadine discovers the ultimate cure for culture shock: bungee jumping.

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