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 Trek for good. Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge
Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the world of the Incas while supporting Cuso’s mission to eradicate poverty.
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 Volunteer with World at Play
Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
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VERGE NEWS & ARTICLES
 International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as exciting for your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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 Hazardous Environment School
Things have gone badly wrong. Is it time to summon your inner warrior, or call up Mr. Nice Guy?
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 Clichés About Living Abroad
Everyone says you'll "find yourself" living abroad. But what does that really mean?
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ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB*
 This will be the biggest travel trend of 2020
According to the Pinterest 100 report featuring the top trends, for those with wanderlust, the biggest movement for the new year is eco-friendly and sustainable travel.
From MSN >>
 I'm a Lonely Planet writer and I gave up flying. Here's what happened
Being a travel writer provides a privileged perspective on the world – and what I’ve seen lately has prompted me to quit flying. Here’s what made me rethink the way I travel and how I’ve made it work for me.
From Lonely Planet >>
 How Solo Travel is Different for Women
The reality is that safety concerns make travel, especially solo travel, different for women.
From Passion Passport >>
 Short-term study abroad boosts prospects
More than four out of five Australian graduates participating in a survey believe short-term study abroad has had a “positive” or “extremely positive” impact on their career.
From The Pie News >>
 The world needs trees more than ever. Here’s how to plant some on your travels.
Trees are trending. And travelers should pay particular attention for a couple of reasons.
From The Washington Post >>
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