
An Eye-opening Humanitarian Incident
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The day I came face-to-face with social injustice.

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.

Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink
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- Written by: Erin Van Rheenen
- Category: Why we travel
In Costa Rica, international volunteers and locals work together to reverse the decline of this magnificent bird.

Environmental Conservation's Greatest Allies
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Climate change disproportionately affects indigenous communities. This organization is trying to change that.

Six Months Volunteering In Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I've discovered the greatest limitation to humanitarian work is the one I have the most control over.

9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa.

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.

G'day: EPIC Australian Travels
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- Written by: Downunder Travel
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Plan an EPIC holiday in Australia! When working or studying abroad, take some time out to enjoy unique landscapes, iconic wildlife and pristine beaches.

Life at a Different Pace in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.

Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it.

The Hidden Homes of Bangkok
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness.

Life in the South African Bush
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear.

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Some tricks that have helped me along the way.

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.

8 Things I'm No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering abroad brings whole new meaning to the phrase "first-world problems."

A Ceremony I'll Never Forget
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I was invited to help light a fire; little did I know that it would help light a fire within.

Cultural Differences Between China & America
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later.

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.

Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear.