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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

Why Im Volunteering with Monks in Burma — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Kaelyn Lynch; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Kaelyn leaves a life of comfort behind—again.

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10 Ways to Raise Your Travel Karma — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Adele Priestley; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

When we travel, we accept help from strangers around the world. Arriving back home is the perfect time to pay it back.

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Cultural Differences: From England to Italy — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Sophie Demetriades; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Three cultural differences one study abroad student notices during her time in Bologna.

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Details: By Kiana Zemenchik; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Kiana gets a literal crash course in Vietnamese nightlife.

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Dont Say the Words Flight Insurance To Me Ever Again — Krista and her new friend Kelly camp out at the airport. - Krista McGowan

Details: By Krista McGowan; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

After missing her flight, Krista becomes a "David," fighting against the airport tyrants.

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The Best Part of Long-Term Study Abroad — A girl walks through Amsterdam. - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Emily King; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

After winter holidays at home, Emily dreads going back to Amsterdam—but returns to a pleasant surprise.

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First Steps in a New Life Abroad — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Sydney Paulsen; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

At the last minute, Sydney's visa gets approved—but her bureaucratic hurdles are far from over.

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How I Came to Possess a Magic Passport — - pixabay.com CC0

Details: By Taylor Smith; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Taylor learns why you should never take your passport for granted.

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Volunteer as an Expat: Close the Gap Between Tourist and Resident — - Tori Holmes

Details: By Tori Holmes; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Looking for a way to contribute to your new community? Consider volunteering for a local organization.

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