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Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

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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

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Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

Work Abroad

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Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But there is a better way.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

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Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

Budget Travel

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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

Study Abroad

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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

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To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

International Careers

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Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

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Dragons has been facilitating authentic cultural immersion in Asia, Africa, and Latin America for over 25-years. Our Summer Abroad, Gap Year, and College Study Abroad programs take small student groups to remote communities with the best educators in the ...
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Study Tour participants will have the unique opportunity of seeing development in action in rural Ethiopia. Participants will meet with local communities, learn about CPAR's health and development programs, meet with local officials and health professiona ...
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Rustic Pathways enriches the lives of its students and staff, benefits the parts of the world it serves and builds cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation. We are a 30-year global leader in providing superior quality com ...
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Treks Himalaya is an outdoor trekking and tour company that strives to deliver a memorable trip. We arrange treks from 3 to 30 days depending on your timetable. Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway, a memorable outing with family, or an exciting na ...
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Greenforce offers pre-planned adventure travel expeditions in Africa, South America and South East Asia. Programmes include ice climbing in Ecuador, treks and tours across Africa and scuba diving based in Thailand and in the Red Sea. Both beginners and ad ...
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Nagorno-Karabakh, 7-14 and 17-24 of September. October expeditions are also possible upon request. Guide: Dmitry Egorov It’s a week tour for those who crave adventures and new discoveries. We’ll walk around historical places, see beautiful creations of an ...
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G Adventures welcomes participants to every corner of the globe with a new perspective on travel. The world is full of unique and authentic travel experiences for those searching for an alternative to standard resort and cruise vacations. Whether it be a ...
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Sun Splash Safaris offers budget safaris in Kenya and Tanzania. Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve Sun Splash Adventure Safari's driver and Staff will pick up the clients on arrival in the airport or hotel in the morning, a short safari briefing w ...
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Global Routes' High School Programs allow students to become fully immersed in a foreign culture while gaining valuable volunteer and service experience. Whether volunteers are teaching English in Asia, building a community center in South America or a sc ...
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With Yacht Crew Direct you can search for positions on international sailing yachts and join the crew team. Paid and non-paid positions are available what ever your experience. Whether you're backpacking around the world and want to travel the interesting ...
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Oasis Overland offers overseas adventure travel experiences to far reaching places in Africa, Asia, Egypt, Peru, South America and the Middle East. Oasis Overland offers unforgettable, once in a lifetime overland tours to some of the world's most fascinat ...
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Caravan Outdoors is a team of the most experienced and trained outdoor experts in Nepal. Many of our guides have been in the trade for more than 20 years and helped more than 8,000 tourists! A latest venture in the adventure travel domain, Caravan Outdoor ...
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Expeditions with Trekforce Worldwide last from 4 weeks to 5 months and include volunteer work on projects including carrying out research work, building up the infrastructure of national parks and constructing research and visitor centres. These exciting ...
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Wind, Sand, Stars operates around 50 unique trips a year to the Sinai peninsula in Egypt. They work with many organizations, taking visitors on guided exploratory journeys to show them true desert life. The trips combine camel safaris, pilgrimages to hist ...
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Over the past seven years, Peak Leaders has been offering Winter or Summer ski instructor courses and snowboard instructor courses, fantastic accommodation and a personal service from initial query through to finding a job in the industry. Peak Leaders of ...
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We have several destinations in Nepal and experienced counselors. We pay close attention to detail and offer unique suggestions to enhance the travel experience. We make recommendations from first-hand experience. Our vision is to become a significant con ...
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Africa and Asia Venture offers Gap Year adventures that combine conservation or education volunteer work with adventure travel. Placements are located in various countries across Africa and Asia and now in Mexico as well. Projects include work in local sc ...
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Geckos Adventures is an adventure travel company for 18-29 year olds. We offer over 100 different trips in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Our focus is on immersive travel experiences, which is why we use local guides, public trans ...
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Expeditions place ordinary people alongside scientists who are at the forefront of conservation work. Conservation projects include snow leopard research in the Altai mountains, whale studies on the Azores, chamois, bear & wolf conservation in the Tatra m ...
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