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Locals visit a vendor during a street festival in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Smashing Stereotypes in Siberia

Cold, unfriendly and unforgiving? Think again. Three myths about the northern region that need to be debunked now. 
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Amelia in the jungle.

The Hardest Part of Studying Frogs in the Tropics

No, I'm not looking for Prince Charming—I'm helping look for answers. 
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Hindu pilgrims bathe during Kumbh Mela.

A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

"Travel with purpose" can happen anytime and anywhere. 
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Florence's Duomo Cathedral

Studying Abroad: Make Time to Travel

Why you shouldn't downplay the importance of being a tourist, too.  
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Andrea enjoying a day trip to the walled city of Avila.

Going from Teacher Zero to Class Hero

As a thirty-something, I was being bullied by Spanish 12-year-olds. Here's how it turned around. 
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Ashley on a trip to Denver in 2018

How to Transition to a Life in Bags

Travelling for two years means owning only what fits into a few bags. Here’s how to make it happen. 
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Lucy with friends.

A Brit Braves True Winter in Switzerland

The results? They might not be what you expect. 
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Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

Can I Be a Vegan in Madrid?

The challenges of upholding a vegan lifestyle in a country that ranks second in Europe for meat consumption. 
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Amelia on her last trip to a tropical forest in Madagascar

Packing List for the Jungle

Seven essential items for surviving the tropics.
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Robbie Burns & Me

Robbie Burns & Me

How living in Scotland has pushed me to re-examine my identity. 
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Windsurfers on Shabbat. Saturdays are the busiest time for Israel’s beaches; people of all ages come to enjoy the day off.

Adjusting to the Israeli Workweek

Why I've learned to love Shabbat. 
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Madeline at the Dome of the Rock, also called Al Aqsa, in Israel.

My Gap Year (or Two) in Israel

Israel isn't an easy place to live. Yet, I decided to stay. Here's why. 
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