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- Type: Article
- Author: Treasure Aamayah
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
There are two types of people in this world: Those who love Paris and those who do not. People have differing opinions on cities around the world, but none are quite as polarizing as Paris. I used to wonder what made Paris elicit such strong...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Irina Abraham
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
What do you do when familiar favourites aren't available abroad? So, you packed your bags, crossed an ocean or two, and landed someplace unknown. Sometimes, when we travel, we have this romantic idea about how we will try all the new things and become...
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Becoming a Travel Allyhttps://www.studyandgoabroad.org/23-2/departments/allyship-in-travel
- Type: Article
- Author: Janet Ngo
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
We can all do better to support racialized and marginalized travellers abroad. Here's how. When Danila Zeneli travelled to Eastern Europe with a Filipino friend, they were both shocked by the catcalls from men on the street. “Chinese.” “China girl.”...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Vanessa Chiasson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Why you should consider volunteering “abroad” online—and how to get the most out of online volunteer placements. The idea of volunteering abroad typically conjures up images of long flights, heavy backpacks, and difficult living conditions. But thanks...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Diane Selkirk
- Category: Work Abroad
Getting your foot in the door and making the most of a UN internship. I If you're thinking of entering the world of global peace, security or international development, an internship at the United Nations (UN) could be the ideal start for you. The...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Vanessa Chiasson
- Category: Work Abroad
With more than one billion English language learners worldwide, the TEFL industry needs new teachers. The top destinations for teaching abroad in 2024. When Evan Sider started his first job teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Korea in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Vanessa Chiasson
- Category: Work Abroad
How to land a destination staffing gig and what you can expect from life on the road. When it comes to working abroad, clocking in for a shift at a foreign pub or hostel can be a great way to fund your travels. But for those who want to make a...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Diane Selkirk
- Category: Study Abroad
Those who attend post-secondary abroad may find the bargain—and experience—of a lifetime. When Canadian Saskia Boehlje first started looking for a post-secondary institution, she wasn’t quite sure what she was after. “I come from a middle-class family...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The perils of luggage separation anxiety—and learning to let go. If there is one thing about travel that really has the ability to stress me out, it’s the fear of losing my luggage. As soon as I see my bag hit the conveyer belt and roll away beyond my...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Max Olson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Latin America and backpacker hostels go together like bread and butter. From the shores of Lake Managua in Nicaragua to the high-altitude streets of La Paz, Bolivia, young tourists from all over the world use inexpensive hostels to pad their wallets...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Lucy Bailey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why I've returned home ahead of schedule. A couple of months ago, I announced my return to Egypt to restart my life there and follow my passion—belly dancing—after what had been, in all honesty, a difficult year. I’d spent most 2022 in the UK,...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
At first, I didn't understand why I was volunteering with turtles. But then, I fell in love. Someone once asked me what my topic would be if I were required to speak confidently about one particular thing. I answered without hesitation: Loggerhead sea...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Irina Abraham
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How I discovered the power of Hawaii. Most of us have heard that Hawaii is this mystical place: people talk about the islands’ special energy, culture, and overall uniqueness. I had heard all of it before I set out on my adventure on the Big Island,...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Joanna McBride
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Being a cost-conscious traveller can feel like a full-time job. Here's how I manage my finances on the road. "Is budget travel over?" As I attempt to journey my way across a very small portion of the globe, this is a question that plagues my mind a...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Irina Abraham
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Working the land is messy, but infinitely rewarding. When we first got this wild idea—to spend the winter in Hawaii—we swept through the Internet over and over and quickly realized that the polished stay in a tourist-filled area was not an option for...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Have you ever visited a place that may or may not even technically exist? If you think about it, what does it mean to be a country: Having your own currency? A capital city? Your own license plates? If these are your criteria, then welcome to...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Robert Eckhart
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. What’s it like to actually live next door to an active war, in a country politically caught in the middle? In a word: confusing. I woke up this morning to another unusual news report: “Government” officials...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Irina Abraham
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Not even in Hawaii. The most common associations that surface in people’s minds when they hear the word “Hawaii” are wide stretches of pristine beaches with turquoise water, endless sunny days, waterfalls, and happy tourists with flower necklaces....
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- Type: Article
- Author: Max Olson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Max shares his advice for would-be Workaway.info volunteers. The thick fog blanketed the Argentinian Andes in a misty shroud. “You can see some of the refuges up on the hill, but ours is higher,” said Sandra, the owner of a mountain refuge in...
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- Type: Article
- Author: Lucy Bailey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt. So, the week started with me being bitten by a dog on the leg and having a series of rabies jabs. When the nurses at the hospital asked my name ("Lucy"), they replied "Oh, bellydancer!" and started...
