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Elephants playing in a national park in Ghana

By Thom Brown 11th February, 2020

5 Things to Expect When Traveling to Ghana

After touching down in Accra, it’s a small step off the plane, but a giant leap into the unknown. No matter how much research you do beforehand, experiencing Ghana for real is intense.

By Zachary Mason 04th February, 2020

5 Things to Expect When Traveling to Argentina

In the capital city of Cordoba, streets intersect with grand palms, stray dogs, and street performers. The chaos of a big city seems lost in this idyllic haven, where you can always find a peaceful plaza, a conversant stranger, or a nearby river to escape.

Volunteers showing their painting on a Kindergarten wall in Cambodia

By Jonatan Durand 23rd January, 2020

Getting Ready for Cambodia: Volunteer Preparation Guide

Feeling prepared while planning your trip to Cambodia is important, especially if you’re traveling there for the first time as a volunteer or intern. Even though our staff will fully prepare you, you might feel a little more confident doing your own preparation too.

Visitors walk along the canopy bridge in Ghana's rainforest

By Thom Brown 22nd January, 2020

Getting Ready for Ghana: Volunteer Preparation Guide

As a welcoming country, Ghana is perfect for your first volunteer trip. Once you’ve signed up to one of our programs, we’ll let you know what to prepare before you set off.  This travel preparation guide exists to answer any initial questions.

Three older volunteers enjoying themselves on their gap year in Thailand

By Ashwin September 21st January, 2020

Take a Mid-Career Gap Year and Explore the World

You’ve been around the block a couple of times, but have you been around the world on a gap year for grown-ups? Have you discovered what you’re truly capable of?

High school volunteer program abroad group photo in South Africa.

By Zach Mason 17th January, 2020

Best Summer Internships Abroad for High School Students in 2024

We’ve crafted our high school summer travel programs with your professional and experiential growth in mind. Designed for 15-18 year olds, our travel abroad programs bring volunteers from around the world to learn and explore together.

Traveller explores Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

By Zach Mason 13th January, 2020

Seven Ways Travel Changes Your Life

Ever reconnected with friends after they've come back from their extended travels or a trip overseas? They talk your ear off about their amazing experiences and without fail, they'll tell you how much the trip has changed them.

A sugar skull hand painted and on sale at a market in Mexico.

By Nadia Moore 11th December, 2019

How to Immerse Yourself in Spanish

Let’s play a little game. For every English phrase you may use while traveling abroad, can you think of the Spanish equivalent?

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