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The Thrifty Traveller Issue: Meaningful travel that costs less.

Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.

2025's Best Destinations for Sustainable Travel

From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.

How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson

With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer.

How to Become a Safari Guide

Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2025

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.

Tips For Making Study Abroad More Affordable

The perceived cost of studying abroad stops many students in their tracks. Here are 9 ways to avoid breaking the bank.

International Job Hunting Strategies That Work

Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.

Travel with purpose. Travel for good.

images/2021-favimage/volunteer.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/volunteer.jpg?width=800&height=531 — From deciding whether volunteering overseas is right for you, to choosing a program, to getting on a plane. Hear from overseas volunteers about what it is really like in the field.

Volunteer Abroad

images/2021-favimage/work2.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/work2.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Seasonal work, teach abroad, international careers and more. Where to start, what to expect, and how to get it done.

Work Abroad

images/2021-favimage/ethical.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/ethical.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Overtourism and the problems it creates may make you feel like giving up your passport. But there is a better way.

Ethical & Sustainable Travel

images/2021-favimage/budget5.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/budget5.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Make the most of your time overseas while spending the least amount of money. Budget travel for the conscientious traveller.

Budget Travel

images/2021-favimage/study.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/study.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Going abroad as a student, whether it is for a semester, a year or an entire degree, is one of the most accessible opportunities to live abroad meaningfully.

Study Abroad

images/2021-favimage/gapyear.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/gapyear.jpg?width=800&height=534 — More and more people of all ages taking time out to travel meaningfully—a trend that is being encouraged by educators and employers alike.

Gap Year Travel

images/2021-favimage/career.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/career.jpg?width=800&height=533 — To get an international job, you need international work experience. How do you land that first gig?

International Careers

images/2021-favimage/event.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/2021-favimage/event.jpg?width=800&height=534 — Ready to take the next step? Meet with organizations from around the world that can help you plan your travels.

Travel Events

Bienvenidos! My Journey to Costa Rica — The outdoor kitchen where Marisa and her husband host cooking classes. - Marisa Ebony

Details: By Marisa Ebony; Category: Work Abroad Blogs

My son and I have finally arrived in tropical Puerto Viejo, our home for the next few months.

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A Bite of Beijing — A tanghulu vendor at Beijings Confucius Temple. - vhines200 via Flickr.com CC BY-ND 2.0

Details: 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.

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8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit — -

Details: By Caelan Beard; Category: Volunteer Abroad

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

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How to Volunteer Abroad for Free — - Retha Ferguson

Details: 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?

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Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?
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The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light — - PIxabay CC0

Details: By Kate Gilgan; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Lighten your load with these tips.

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5 Budget-Friendly Locations to Study Abroad — - Pixabay CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0

Details: By Desiree Anstey; Category: Study Abroad

Dust off your passport. Study abroad can be affordable.

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Dust-off your passport because, believe it or not, study abroad is affordable.
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How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition — - Pixabay CC0

Details: By Jessica Lockhart; Category: Travel Health

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

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Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad — Kelly Iverson (centre) post-surgery with her sister and a friend. - Kelly Iverson

Details: By Kelly Iverson; Category: Travel Health

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

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Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
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Confronting the risk of breast cancer head-on.Latest Issue

How to Decrease Your Travel Footprint — - Pixabay CC0

Details: By Karin Murray-Bergquist; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Planning your trip for zero-waste travel.

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Planning your trip for zero-waste travel.
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