9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters

My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa. 
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8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

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.
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Gday: EPIC Australian Travels

G'day: EPIC Australian Travels

Plan an EPIC holiday in Australia! When working or studying abroad, take some time out to enjoy unique landscapes, iconic wildlife and pristine beaches.
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Life at a Different Pace in Peru

Life at a Different Pace in Peru

Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.
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Why Im Volunteering in South Africa

Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa

I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it. 
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Life in the South African Bush

Life in the South African Bush

I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.  
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Aint No Mountain High Enough

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear. 
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5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

5 Tips on How to Improve Your Mandarin Learning

Some tricks that have helped me along the way.
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8 Things Im No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad

8 Things I'm No Longer Scared of After Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering abroad brings whole new meaning to the phrase "first-world problems."
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A Ceremony Ill Never Forget

A Ceremony I'll Never Forget

I was invited to help light a fire; little did I know that it would help light a fire within. 
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Cultural Differences Between China & America

Cultural Differences Between China & America

I'm learning the cultural norms now to save face later. 
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Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru

Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru

I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear. 
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An Introduction to Arequipa

An Introduction to Arequipa

Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
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Can Palm Oil Save Borneos Rainforests?

Can Palm Oil Save Borneo's Rainforests?

Palm oil is known as the food product that's destroying rainforests. But is there more to the story?
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?

Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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At the End of Your Bucket List

At the End of Your Bucket List

What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
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