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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.
Seduced by the laid-back charm of the tiny island of Utila, Mark Rogers established the first freediving certification program in the Caribbean—and made the island his home.
Risk managers' common-sense tips for making your time abroad as safe as possible.
Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Are you doing the right thing or acting like a sucker? Some tips on how much to pay at the market.