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.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: April 15 - 21
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- Written by: Cuso International
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Cuso International recognizes volunteers making an impact around the world.
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.
Fitness for Expats: Staving off the "Foreign 15"
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- Written by: Brian Johnson
- Category: Travel Health
Why staying fit should be part of your self-care plan to handle the stresses of expat living.
The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma
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- Written by: Isadora Vadasz
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
Trash Talk in Panama
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- Written by: Caroline Cassard
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn’t as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
New Zealand Working Holiday: What to Know Before You Go
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- Written by: Virginia Vella
- Category: Work Abroad
If you've set your sights on Wellington, prepare for a gladiatorial rental market, shady recruiters and stunning views.
How to Make $16,000 in 3 Months on an Australian Working Holiday
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- Written by: Allison Yates
- Category: Work Abroad
Not interested in hospitality or fruit picking? The mining industry has opportunities for backpackers.
Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach
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- Written by: Ola Mirzoeva
- Category: Work Abroad
A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
A New Breed of Bank for Budget Travellers
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- Written by: Nicole Edwards
- Category: Budget Traveller
"Challenger" banks are fighting the status quo with exchange rates and services built for globetrotters.
At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Work Abroad
We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
6 Questions to Ask Before Becoming an Expat
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- Written by: Roop Gill
- Category: Work Abroad
A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
A Mini Guide to Amsterdam
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- Written by: Charlotte Bridge - Sponsored Content
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Skinny houses on skinny streets, bobbing houseboats and some of the Western world’s most important art. No wonder the "Venice of the north” is one of Europe’s most-visited cities.
How to Really Learn a Language
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Six strategies to boost your language learning.
