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Holiday Travel on a Budget

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Cheap, ethical travel during peak times—yes, it's possible.
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Now that my internship is over, I'm saying goodbye to Beijing.

Goodbye Beijing: Lessons From my Internship in China

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What I learned about myself—and what I wish I did differently. 
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Calligraphy takes a great deal of practice.

What I Learned from Chinese Calligraphy Class

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Learning the ancient art of calligraphy was a difficult—yet meaningful—experience to have in China.
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One of many beautiful work exchange sunsets in New Zealand.

Five Ways Work Exchanges Can Take Your Travel to a New Level

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Why I’ll always use Workaway or WWOOF when I visit a new country.
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A World of Opportunity

A World of Opportunity

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Following three months of international travel, I returned to the States in late June to find that my summer had just begun.
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Franklin's girlfriend enjoying life on the road.

Five Reasons to Travel Long-term in a Campervan

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Here's why we gave in to the allure of New Zealand van life. 
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Franklin relaxes beside the pier in Auckland.

The First 48 Hours of a Working Holiday Visa in New Zealand

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Our adventure in Auckland was almost over before it began. 
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Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

Lessons From Working "Abroad" in Canada

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A prospective employer asks how you handle stressful work situations and your answer involves a tense meeting—with a grizzly bear. You know you have their full attention.
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Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

Happy Hour for Reef Reconstruction

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In Southeast Asia, volunteers are working to rebuild coral reefs one beer at a time.
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Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

Are We Saying Goodbye to Madagascar's Lemurs?

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In an impoverished nation, conservation is not always top-of-mind.
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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Hazardous Environment School

Hazardous Environment School

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Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?  
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