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For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
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Although Thailand is known for backpacking and budget beach getaways, there are many opportunities to stay longer and get involved.
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Teaching English is a great way to see the world—and get paid for it.
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Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
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The 2004 tsunami that slammed South East Asia has all but disappeared from the headlines here, but in the year since a group of UBC students has been working quietly to help people in Aceh, Indonesia, rebuild their homes and lives.
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A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
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Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
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How a young Canadian organized and funded his own journey to Pakistan where he volunteered in a refugee camp on the Afghan border.
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Why we travel
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Nepal is a tiny country in the Himalayas squeezed between China to the north and India to the south. It is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, and has long been the destination of choice for outdoor adventure travel.
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Beyond the Guidebook
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Long ago, Romans knew that something in the air around the marshy areas of Rome was making people sick and even killing them.
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Travel Health
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