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When I think back on it, my first experience volunteering overseas kind of sucked. It's a long story, but the short version is that I showed up in Nepal thinking that I was going to save the world and found out that really I was on an adventure tour posing as a volunteer programme.
Landing an international internship takes initiative—but in a global economy, the payoff is huge.
Risk managers' common-sense tips for making your time abroad as safe as possible.
What are the most in-demand and highly sought-after professions for international work—and how can you get your foot in the door?
Taking a "gap year", or year off, is standard in much of the world. The idea of a year off is just starting to catch on in Canada, and there are thousands of ways to to get out and go...
Are you doing the right thing or acting like a sucker? Some tips on how much to pay at the market.
For travellers on a tight budget or anyone looking for a truly immersive experience, the utility of couchsurfing is obvious. But is it safe for solo female travellers? The answer might surprise you.