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One of London's most affluent areas, Chiltern Street in Marylebone.

The True Cost of Working Abroad in London

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Dreaming of the expat life? Cheylene shares what it really costs to live in the United Kingdom.
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London's skyline.

Life in London: Expectations vs. Reality

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What it's really like to work abroad in the United Kingdom's biggest city.
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The Trouble with Cornfields

The Trouble with Cornfields

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Without a clear path, it's easy to get lost. Vanessa is trying to find her way.
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Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"

Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"

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Why Vanessa is leaving behind her apartment, cat and "good job" to volunteer abroad.
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Galapagos: Paradise on the Brink

Galapagos: Paradise on the Brink

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Tourist visits to this fragile ecosystem could soon reach more than a quarter of a million per year. Is it possible for your trip-of-a-lifetime to do more good than harm?
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Beyond Angkor Wat

Beyond Angkor Wat

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In shoulder-width tunnels four storeys underground, Cambodia's precious stone workers dig for that one gem that will lift them from poverty.
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A bullet train trip from Seoul to silence.

The Welcome Sound of Silence

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Get some respite from Seoul’s fast pace through a South Korean temple stay.
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Plenty of room folks

Uneasy Rider

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In Tanzania, public transit has its own set of rules. 
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Unearthing ancient Romans - the underground scene in London

Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide

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If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.
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Packing for a Purpose

Packing for a Purpose

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Before you check your luggage, check out these two organizations that transport much-needed supplies overseas.
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Rickshaws, scooters & cows

Five Things I’ve Learned from Volunteering in India

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Rebecca shares the key skills that you'll need to navigate life in South Asia.
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How Travel Changed My Identity

How Travel Changed My Identity

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Adele always knew what she wanted to be when she grew up—until she started travelling.
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