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Tanzanian women listen to a human rights talk given by interns on a gap year law internship.

By Stephanie Klink 10th June, 2020

Top Four Ideas: What should I do in my Gap Year before Law School?

With hundreds of hours of studying behind you, you might be looking to the next challenge ahead: law school. As an aspiring lawyer, you have a mountain to summit.

A Projects Abroad volunteer is washing her hands while volunteering abroad.

By Ashwin September 28th May, 2020

A Guide on How to Stay Healthy when Travelling Abroad

If we've learned anything in the last few years, it’s that good hygiene is critical in keeping harmful germs and illnesses at bay, especially when travelling.

A stunning view of Table Mountain in Cape Town, captured by someone travelling to South Africa.

By Ashwin September and Stephanie Klink 21st May, 2020

6 Things to Expect When Travelling to South Africa

If you’re planning on travelling to South Africa, the first thing we have to say to you is “Molo!” (“hello” in Xhosa, one of the eleven official languages spoken here).

Participants on an animal volunteer program in Botswana capture a baby rhino on camera.

By Stephanie Klink 15th May, 2020

Best Animal Volunteer Projects Abroad

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night on a wildlife reserve in Africa and hearing a lion’s mighty roar.

Projects Abroad volunteers provide a local business owner with math lessons in Senegal

By Jonatan Durand 11th March, 2020

How we use Micro-finance to empower disadvantaged communities

It isn’t easy to explain what Micro-finance is. From our perspective, Micro-finance is more than just a financial service.

A variety of vegan food in one of the best vegan travel destinations

By Ashwin September 05th March, 2020

Our Best Vegan Travel Destinations

Following a vegan or vegetarian diet can be tricky when travelling abroad. Argentina is famous for its steak and butter-filled pastries, and Thailand is known for putting fish-sauce in everything.

Argentinian host mother ready to receive volunteers.

By Lea Ernst, Thom Brown, Zachary Mason 05th March, 2020

3 host mothers around the globe: Welcome to Argentina, Ghana & Sri Lanka

Volunteering or interning abroad is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudden, while staying with a host family abroad, you share everything with people who you’ve never seen before.

By Lea Ernst 14th February, 2020

5 Things to Expect When You Travel to Sri Lanka

Planning to volunteer in Sri Lanka, or gain work experience through an internship? Or do you just want to travel this lush, evergreen island in the Indian Ocean?

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