Elephant Treks: Dont Get Taken For a Ride

Elephant Treks: Don't Get Taken For a Ride

Elephants, freed from the cruelty of Thailand's logging industry, now face an equally grim prospect: Tourism.
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    Elephant Treks: Don't Be Taken For a Ride

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    Elephants, freed from the cruelty of Thailand's logging industry, now face an equally grim prospect: Tourism.

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Travel Like Youve Never Travelled Before

Travel Like You've Never Travelled Before

Three intrepid travellers share their best tips for losing the jitters and seizing the opportunities.
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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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Healthcare Work in International Development

Healthcare Work in International Development

It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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A Duty to Care: The ad-hoc humanitarian response in Lesvos, Greece

A Duty to Care: The ad-hoc humanitarian response in Lesvos, Greece

Are ad-hoc volunteers helping or hindering refugee relief efforts in Greece?
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    A Duty to Care

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    Are ad-hoc volunteers helping or hindering refugee relief efforts in Greece?

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A World Apart

A World Apart

When you’re alone and far from home, mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad.
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    A World Apart

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    When you're alone across the world, depression and mental health issues can be magnified. How to cope during a semester abroad. 

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Different Times of the Month

Different Times of the Month

For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.
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    Taboo Time of Month

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    For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.

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Safe Passage

Safe Passage

Risk Managers' top tips for staying healthy, happy and safe while studying abroad.
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    Safe Passage

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    Risk Managers' top tips for staying healthy, happy and safe while studying abroad.

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Cultural Crash Course in India

Cultural Crash Course in India

Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.
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    Cultural Crash Course in India

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    Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.

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Playing it Straight

Playing it Straight

Kaitlin Ellen Bardswich imagines a world where she doesn’t have to mask being queer while travelling abroad.
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    Playing it Straight

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    Kaitlin Ellen Bardswich imagines a world where she doesn't have to mask being queer while travelling abroad.

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Con Voyage

Con Voyage

How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
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    Con Voyage

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    How to avoid scams, keep your cash - and still have fun.

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Summer Sale! 10% Off All Of Our Volunteering Projects

Summer Sale! 10% Off All Of Our Volunteering Projects

Until the end of the month we have 10% off all of our volunteering projects around the world, so choose your dream project now!
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How to Master Europes Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

How to Master Europe's Complex Travel Network By Searching Online

Don't let Europe's complex array of bus, rail and air travel networks and schedules leave you scratching your head.  
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Eurail Offers More Europe for Free

Eurail Offers More Europe for Free

Eurail is rewarding travellers who plan ahead with its Extra Days Promotion, offering up to five additional complimentary travel days on most Eurail Passes purchased now through April 30, 2016.
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Trekforce Expedition Leader Training Course

Trekforce Expedition Leader Training Course

Take part in the ultimate outdoor adventure training course with Trekforce. Learn how to lead expeditions and gain training qualifications in jungle survival, remote medicine and cave rescue training!
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Are you ready to share your skills and knowledge with the world? Volunteer with Uniterra!

Are you ready to share your skills and knowledge with the world? Volunteer with Uniterra!

Working in 14 countries and with over 200 partners in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Uniterra contributes to improving the socio-economic conditions of poor and marginalized communities through the exchange of expertise and knowledge of Canadian and international volunteers.  
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Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

Think that teaching English is a quick ticket to long-term travels? While it is a great way to explore other countries, it’s not quite that easy.
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Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica

Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.
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9 Travel Resolutions We Should All Make This Year

9 Travel Resolutions We Should All Make This Year

Regardless of whether you’re studying, volunteering, working, or even just vacationing abroad, here are nine ethical travel practices that you should adopt this year.
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Gapforce: Updated Gap Year and Summer Projects in Europe, Borneo, Bali and more!

Gapforce: Updated Gap Year and Summer Projects in Europe, Borneo, Bali and more!

Thinking about taking part in a European adventure, volunteering with Orangutans in Borneo or a Marine Conservation Project? Check out our updated projects!
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Announcing Xperitas

Announcing Xperitas

Intercultural Student Experiences and Global Citizens Network have come together to form Xperitas, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to authentic cultural and language immersion experiences.
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