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The Thrifty Traveller Issue: Meaningful travel that costs less.

Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.

2025's Best Destinations for Sustainable Travel

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

How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson

With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer.

How to Become a Safari Guide

Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2025

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.

Tips For Making Study Abroad More Affordable

The perceived cost of studying abroad stops many students in their tracks. Here are 9 ways to avoid breaking the bank.

International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.

Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

images/2021-favimage/volunteer.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/volunteer.jpg?width=800&height=531 — From deciding whether volunteering overseas is right for you, to choosing a program, to getting on a plane. Hear from overseas volunteers about what it is really like in the field.

Volunteer Abroad

images/2021-favimage/work2.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/work2.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

Work Abroad

images/2021-favimage/ethical.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/ethical.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But there is a better way.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

images/2021-favimage/budget5.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/budget5.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

Budget Travel

images/2021-favimage/study.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/study.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

Study Abroad

images/2021-favimage/gapyear.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/gapyear.jpg?width=800&height=534 — More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

Gap Year Travel

images/2021-favimage/career.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/career.jpg?width=800&height=533 — To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

International Careers

images/2021-favimage/event.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/event.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

Travel Events

Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia — Got a craving for brownies? Anything is possible with a rice cooker. - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Erin Craig; Category: Work Abroad

No oven? No problem with Erin Craig’s cooking tips.

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Forget a Semester; Im Doing My Entire Degree Abroad — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Nele van Hout; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Why I decided to pursue my full degree abroad.

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An End to Visa Limbo — Richy and Taylor reunite in New York while waiting for news of their visa application. - Richy Ainsworth

Details: By Taylor St. John; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

After several months of uncertainty, Taylor finally receives the verdict on her UK visa application.

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Why I Fell in Love With Solo Travel — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Tina Chow; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Three things you'll gain from venturing out on your own.

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Cultural Crash Course in India — - Shankar Prasad

Details: By Maarten Dankers; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.

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House Hunting in Shanghai — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Allan Gould; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

How to find the perfect rental flat.

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Making Friends While Travelling Solo — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Mikee Mutuc; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Three easy ways to break the ice when you're studying abroad.

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Why Tinder Should Be On Your Pre-Departure Checklist — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Kelli Kennedy; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

An unlikely tool for researching your new city.

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Dear Volunteers of the World — - Andrea Mendez

Details: By Maggie Kirkpatrick; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

An open letter to all the volunteers abroad.

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