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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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    Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?  
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Postcards From the Centre of a Tourism Explosion
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Armed only with selfie-sticks, masses of tourists jostle for their very own "authentic experience".
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    Armed only with selfie-sticks, masses of tourists jostle for "authentic experience" bragging rights.
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Living Abroad Amidst Civil Unrest
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How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?
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    How do you navigate the complexities of civil unrest without feeling like even more of a bumbling foreigner?
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Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascars Lemurs?
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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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    Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?
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    In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascars Lemurs?
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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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    Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?
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    In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: Dog-sitting in Switzerland; being an outsider in Spain; studying abroad is no holiday; seasoned travellers experience culture shock too.
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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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A round-up of our favourite blog posts over the past couple of months: How work abroad allows you to create a new reality. 
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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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Safe Couchsurfing
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For travellers on a tight budget or anyone looking for a truly immersive experience, the utility of couchsurfing is obvious. But is it safe for solo female travellers? The answer might surprise you.
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