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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.

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Details: By Judi Zienchuk; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Judi finds the perfect way to keep the adventure of study abroad alive.

Details: By Nikki Gladstone; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Reconnecting during a volunteer abroad project.

The Hidden Perks of Being a Student in Hamburg

Details: By Kait Bolongaro; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Freebies and swag galore: Kait's got the inside tip on student deals in Hamburg.

Details: By Greg Snell; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Greg is ready to start the best job in the world in South Australia. The only problem? Tuberculosis.

Details: By Roop Gill; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

After living and studying in four cities in 15 months, Roop is surprised to find herself experiencing travel burnout.

Details: By Judi Zienchuk; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

A little bit of know-how can turn an uncomfortable overnight airport stay into an unforgettable mini vacation.

Details: By Alyssa McDonald; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Purchasing a one-way ticket seemed romantic, until it turned into disaster.

Details: By Natalie Segovia; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

An experienced traveler, Natalie tries to convince herself that she's made the right decision to work abroad.

For the Love of the Sport: A Soccer Match in Milan

Details: By Maria Madison; Category: Study Abroad Blogs

Reluctantly, Maria attends a football game, where she discovers that there's more to Milan than fashion and food.

WUSC: International Volunteer Opportunities for Skilled Canadians

Volunteer Abroad

WUSC is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Togeth...

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