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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.

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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.

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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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Welcome to an exciting quest to Himalayan Kingdom that you have been looking for. The Nepal Trekking Company is the best way to make your dream come true. We are a government certified company with a group of professionals with an excellent experience ser ...
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BookSurfCamps.com is a global travel website where surfers from all over the world can find, compare, and book surf vacation packages located worldwide. It is a tool that will help surfers discover the next big surf destination, or that great surf camp ne ...
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AnnapurnaPoon Hill Trek, the most spectacular short trek in the Annapurna region, is perfect for beginners as well as experienced trekkers. The perfectly positioned 3,200 m Poon hill offers a close-up view of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges. The sweeping ...
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Uganda has thousands upon thousands of orphaned children. Most of them have been orphaned as a result of the current HIV/AIDS epidemic in Uganda. The my adventure Uganda orphanage project places volunteers in orphanages to assist local staff in the day t ...
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Emperor Divers offers diving courses at all levels, from learning to dive to advanced and career courses. PADI is the world's largest diver training organization and Emperor Scuba Schools are the Red Sea's premier PADI 5 Star Career Development Centres. W ...
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CTS Horizons offers group tours, private journeys and tailor made holidays to many of the world's most fascinating destinations around the globe. Tours are escorted and so provide a constant guide for the journey. Contact CTS Horizons directly for informa ...
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Discover the natural beauty, environmental diversity, culture and history aboard our fleet of explorer-style small ships. Our unique itineraries take you to places where mainstream tourists rarely venture and where you can meet the locals. Our Day Tour an ...
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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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Karma Eco Adventure Nepal is a government authorized travel and trekking agency based in Kathmandu Nepal, dedicated to helping travelers in the country with personally crafted tours and treks.
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Team of young, energetic adventure enthusiasts founded Aspiration Adventure Pvt. Ltd. A Leading local Nepal trekking and tour agency specialist for Nepal trekking, tours, offers best Himalaya trekking packages at affordable cost. We understand what our cl ...
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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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The Bamboo Project Powered by GVN is the next step in independent volunteering and adventure travel. We're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what responsible tourism is all about. Our dedicated team, consisting of the perfect mix of international tra ...
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If you are yearning to gain a once-in-a-lifetime exhilarating and electrifying experience, then it’s time to hop to ‘the Land of Himalayas' (Nepal). Despite the luxury provided by the invention of various sophisticated technologies, the ultimate ecst ...
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Magic Himalaya Treks and Expeditions is an adventurous team of government license company of guides. They are specialists for trekking in Nepal to Everest base camp as well as Annapurna base camp. They also operates Annapurna circuit, Langtang and many ot ...
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The Ocean Youth Trust (OYT) is made up of 6 registered charities, each providing sailing opportunities to young people between the ages of 12 - 25. Each organization sails in a different overlapping area but pursues the same aims and objectives. There are ...
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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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VentureCo specializes in gap year and career break adventures; all of the programmes are about working within a group, helping developing communities and exploring off the beaten track. VentureCo provides travel with a purpose in the company of like-minde ...
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Footprint Adventure offers Nepal trekking packages: Everest region, Annapurna region, Langtang region, restricted area trekking and more. We offer the more different tours in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. We offer best possible quality services in order to ma ...
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Escape the Northern Hemisphere winter for an incredible summer 'Downunder'. 2 months set amidst stunning mountain, forest and beach environments. Gain insight into Maori and Aboriginal cultures, historical and contemporary society, discover some of the wo ...
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