Expat Life and (Volunteer) Work Abroad
Responsible Volunteering with Unearth The World
In March, I attended the Women in Travel Summit in Boston – a weekend full of educational sessions, fun workshops, and above all, surrounded by inspiring women travelers. While there, I connected with Kathryn from
Volunteering Abroad in Uganda
This guest post is by Tanner Knorr, of an interview conducted on January 9, 2016. Experiences and advice from Jess Hutchings volunteering abroad in Uganda Jess didn’t know why exactly she wanted to go to
Discovering Ecuador By Volunteering
Today’s guest post is by Carley Clement Volunteering Abroad: Discovering the Heart of a Nation When I came to Ecuador in 2014, I came with a guidebook in hand, pages dog-eared and highlighted with ideas
The Greatest Gift of Life is Friendship
Today’s guest post is by Melanie Ferguson of postcardsandplaces.com Making friends was difficult to do in Ghana. Friendship is based on equality, but the financial disparity between many Ghanaians and me was often too big
Finding Your Perfect Volunteer Abroad Placement
Today’s guest post is by Carley Clement. Making the decision to volunteer abroad is both an exciting and intimidating one. You’re excited to use your passions and skills to give back to communities, but with
Planning a Working Holiday in Australia
Today’s guest post is by Gillian Smith. Planning a Working Holiday in Australia – What You Need To Know! Year after year, Australia remains one of the most popular destinations for people who want to
Volunteering through GivingWay
Are you interested in volunteering abroad, but not sure where to start? Ever wondered how you can connect with non profits directly as a volunteer? That’s where GivingWay comes in. I recently interviewed GivingWay’s founder
6 Common Mistakes When Looking for Jobs Abroad
Today’s guest post is by Troy Erstling of BrainGain.co For the last two years, I have been helping people find job opportunities abroad, and there’s a definitive trend in mistakes people make that lead to
Studying in the UK as an International Student
Today’s guest post is by The Student Housing Company Studying abroad is a very exciting prospect, which is why millions of students do it every year. According to the UK Council for International Students, 436,585
How to Meaningfully Immerse Yourself
Today’s guest post is by Troy Erstling of BrainGain.co Some people like to bounce from country to country, seeing as much as humanly possible, checking off countries as they go and counting the number of