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Dancers in the square at Pécs, Hungary

Searching for Ghosts in Hungary

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A professor working abroad falls in love with a place she didn't want to like.
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The writer, centre, with his children.

Why I Travel: To Foster Empathy in My Children

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Cross-cultural immersion at a young age can be a lifelong gift.
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Emma measuring elephant prints.

Why I Travel: Defending the Wild Dogs of Namibia

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My biology degree taught me to work with wildlife; the local community taught me to work with people.
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The writer, Dave Smurthwaite, with his family in France.

Don't Do This If You Want To Move Abroad

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The most common mistakes that prevent people from realizing their dreams of living abroad. 
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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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The writer's seasonal home in the sky.

Surviving A Season as a Fire Tower Lookout

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How a decade of international work and travel helped me survive four months alone in Alberta's boreal forest.
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A Slice of Home in Rome

A Slice of Home in Rome

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Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
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The writer with her family in Mexico.

Why I Travel: To Expand My Kids' Worldview

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Want to rip up the rulebook and take your family on an extended adventure? Here's how—and why—I did just that. 
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Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink

Bringing Great Green Macaws Back from the Brink

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In Costa Rica, international volunteers and locals work together to reverse the decline of this magnificent bird.
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A Sweet Internship Posting in Cameroon

A Sweet Internship Posting in Cameroon

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For new local entrepreneurs, traditional beekeeping knowledge could be gold.
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Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

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An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.
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Empowering Women in Guyana

Empowering Women in Guyana

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A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.
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