International Conference Travel
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- Written by: Karin Murray-Bergquist
- Category: Study Abroad
For academics, scholars and researchers, travelling to international conferences means sharing ideas, accessing new resources and expertise and, of course, eating free pastries.
Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?
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- Written by: Keriann McGoogan
- Category: Why we travel
In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?
In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction
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- Written by: Elizabeth Fitt
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.
Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction
In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.
Safe Couchsurfing
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- Written by: Jenna Kunze
- Category: Budget Traveller
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.
Are You Living Abroad Like the Locals, or Displacing Them?
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- Written by: Bella Peacock
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
In cities around the world, exploding tourism and expat cash are driving prices up, and locals out.
Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats
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- Written by: Ariana Crisafulli
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
Surviving A Season as a Fire Tower Lookout
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Why we travel
How a decade of international work and travel helped me survive four months alone in Alberta's boreal forest.
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
A Leg Up for Kilimanjaro's Porters
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- Written by: Melissa Foley
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Operating on a shoestring budget, this non-profit is working to improve conditions for porters in Tanzania.
Livin' The Dream: The Realities of #VanLife
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- Written by: Michael Pace
- Category: Budget Traveller
Stranded in a Walmart parking lot and other remarkable Instagram moments.
A Slice of Home in Rome
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- Written by: Elana Rabinowitz
- Category: Why we travel
Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
Should I Stay Or Should I Roam?
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- Written by: Sandra Barnidge
- Category: Work Abroad
Three questions to help you decide whether to become a digital nomad or a rooted expat.
The Big Lap: 6 Tips for the Ultimate Australian Road Trip
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- Written by: Lauren Fitzpatrick
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Hitting the road in Australia? Save time and money with these tips.
Teaching English in South Korea: Navigating the Visa Crackdown
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- Written by: Adam Hardy
- Category: Work Abroad
Following recent immigration raids in Seoul, EFL teachers need to know the rules of employment.
Tips for Studying Abroad in Germany
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- Written by: Yamuna Matheswaran
- Category: Study Abroad
Essential advice from an international student on getting your paperwork in order.
Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely
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- Written by: Wailana Kalama
- Category: Work Abroad
Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted
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- Written by: Lindsey Higgs
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
Camino de Santiago: A First-timer's Tips for a Short Trek
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- Written by: Nicole Horowitz
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Ready to take the trek, but short on time and money? Ten days is all you need to hike this iconic route. Here's how.
Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes on Your Australian Working Holiday
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- Written by: Nellie Winter
- Category: Work Abroad
How to get the most out of your gap year Down Under.
