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5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World

Details: Written by: Jeff Minthorn; Category: Travel intelligence

A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.

5 Classic Reads That Will Transport You Around the World
A travel reading list to help you through a pandemic.

How to Use a Squat Toilet

Details: Written by: Patti Lefkos; Category: Travel Health

Keeping spiffy in the trailside biffie—the (literal) lowdown and dirty.

How to Use a Squat Toilet
Keeping spiffy in the trailside biffie - the (literal) lowdown and dirty.

8 Reasons Why Relocating to Amsterdam Could be a Great Move for Your Tech Career

Details: Written by: James Lloyd-Townshend; Category: Work Abroad

With innovation and start-ups around every corner, Amsterdam is considered the new Silicon Valley. Here's why it's the place to launch your tech career.

How to Learn Thai in Thailand

Details: Written by: Amy Poulton; Category: Study Abroad

For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.

How to Find a Yacht Job

Details: Written by: Sam Sheppard; Category: Work Abroad

Seasonal yacht jobs can fund your travels, but how do you get onboard without any experience?

How to Eat Planted-Based While Travelling

Details: Written by: Shrita Pathak; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Your guide to making ethical eating choices while on-the-go.

A Bite of Beijing

Details: Written by: Huining Luo, Qian Zhang, Huan Yan & Chen Liang; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.

8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

Details: Written by: Caelan Beard; Category: Volunteer Abroad

How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit
How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?

How to Volunteer Abroad for Free
Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?

The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

Details: Written by: Kate Gilgan; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Lighten your load with these tips.

The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light
Lighten your load with these tips.

5 Budget-Friendly Locations to Study Abroad

Details: Written by: Desiree Anstey; Category: Study Abroad

Dust off your passport. Study abroad can be affordable.

5 Budget-Friendly Locations to Study Abroad
Dust-off your passport because, believe it or not, study abroad is affordable.

How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Travel Health

A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.

How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition
A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Details: Written by: Kelly Iverson; Category: Travel Health

Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad
Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

How to Decrease Your Travel Footprint

Details: Written by: Karin Murray-Bergquist; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Planning your trip for zero-waste travel.

How to Decrease Your Travel Footprint
Planning your trip for zero-waste travel.

Holiday Travel on a Budget

Details: Written by: Shrita Pathak; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.

Trek for Good: Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge

Details: Written by: Cuso International; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the world of the Incas while supporting Cuso’s mission to eradicate poverty.

Volunteer with World At Play

Details: Written by: World At Play; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.

Hazardous Environment School

Details: Written by: Aram Balakjian; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?

Hazardous Environment School
Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?

Using Small Steps to Hit Goals While Travelling

Details: Written by: Ashley Madden; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

Nomadic life makes traditional goal-setting difficult. Here's my five-step method for staying on track

Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse

Details: Written by: Naankuse Foundation; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Experience animal care, rehabilitation, wildlife veterinary action, rhino tracking, African wild dog, carnivore-conflict, spotted hyena and elephant research, and upliftment of the San Bushmen.