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Have a passion for travel and a soft spot for animals? Wildlife volunteering can take you to the farthest and lesser-traveled reaches of the world while at the same time giving you the opportunity to get to know our friends in the animal kingdom. Increasing deforestation, commercial development, tourism, global pollution, and poaching constantly threaten the future of our planet’s wildlife. Here are 10 animals that could use the help of international volunteers—see how you can help make a sustainable difference!
By Elaine Andres and Katie Boyer
Planning your next adventure abroad? We’ve pinpointed the most epic sporting competitions of the next decade. (Brazil is the hotspot!) Whether you’re planning on teaching, studying, interning, or volunteering abroad, these are the cities where you can experience the international fervor on an entire new level.
By Andrea Moran and Nadia Mubashar
Integral to understanding any culture’s roots and motivations is at least a basic understanding of their major religious traditions. The most visual display of any culture’s religious practices can be seen on the major religious holidays and the festivals, ceremonies, and public celebrations that accompany them. This photo essay gives you a glimpse of major religious holidays you can experience around the globe, and some of the sights and sounds you can expect to encounter at these holy, and fun, gatherings.
Itching to study a language abroad but having a hard time deciding which would be the most practical?
Fear no more: Go Overseas presents a list of the 10 most widely-spoken languages in the world today*. Learn the benefits of each language and check out some of our study abroad language programs!
* Our results have been compiled using the 16th edition of Ethnologue, 2009. It should be noted that the statistics for number of speakers of each language are widely disputed and can vary greatly depending on the source.
Enjoy!
Andrew
I can't think of a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. You'll find that some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others will be unique to a single city or region, but either way festivals play an important role in a culture's identity. To pay tribute to some of the more unique and outrageous reasons people celebrate life around the world, I put together this slideshow of 10 festivals that are definitely worth checking out. Enjoy!
I would also love to hear from anyone who has experienced any of these festivals, or wants to...
Does the thought of lying on a beach with nothing but a book just make you want to gag? Are you looking for the ultimate travel experience? Then you've found the right page! I've put together a photo gallery of some of the most incredible, thrill-seeking adventures I could find. These activities aren't for the faint of heart. You'll be zip-lining, diving, climbing, and leaping your way around the world. There's no point living if you can't feel alive.
If you've done any of these adventures I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.
Happy travels!
Andrew Dunkle
People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. – Dagobert D. Runes
Photographing people abroad can be a sticky and awkward business. Other subjects are easier - landscapes are disinterested, buildings just sit there, and animals don’t mind, but photographing people requires greater thought and deliberation. Documenting humanity is perhaps the most rewarding part of travel photography: people make up the essence and spirit of a place, and a human face is much more expressive than that of even the most beautiful building. I hope these ten tips...
Study abroad for English speakers!
Study abroad isn’t just for language majors. If you don’t know anything beyond English, there are places where you won’t sink to the bottom for not speaking the lingua franca. But although English is known throughout these countries, it’s best to try and learn the basic phrases in the local language. It not only shows respect for the host country, but will give you a deeper appreciation of the culture.
By Andrea Moran
European Cities in America!
Europe is home to some of the most famous cities in the world, all of which are popular destinations with students seeking opportunities to study abroad. There are numerous places of historical and cultural interest, as well as being home to a diverse range of cultures, climates, and regions—everything from Christianity to Islam, freezing Scandinavian winters to warm Mediterranean summers, and desolate Siberia to picturesque Tuscany.
Not everyone, however, is able to take a vacation or study abroad in a cosmopolitan European city, which is why we've compiled this...
Why study history abroad?
The benefits of studying and understanding history are not always obvious. How, for example, can knowing the intimate details of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh help you find a job today? Sometimes it may seem like there is little to relate to, but understanding history helps us to appreciate humanities past triumphs, as well as our mistakes. From this knowledge we seek to build a better future.
One of the many perks of studying abroad is the chance to live and learn in any one of the great cities of the world. Did you know people have been living in Athens, Greece for...
Are you a world traveler? Check. Are you a GIANT world traveler? Double check. Then this photo contest is for you!
It's simple. Just submit your favorite photo of you holding / supporting / lifting an object anywhere in the world by clicking on the button below. We'll upload your photo to our Facebook page for voting!
When your photo receives just 50 votes, you'll receive a $15 iTunes or Amazon gift card (your choice!), and be entered to win the grand prize: A brand new Flip UltraHD Camcorder (or gift card of equivalent value. Again, your choice!).
Voting will close and winner will be...
That old saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” is never truer than when you’re recording images during an overseas trip. Photos captured on a digital camera become memory joggers that will help you recall a year spent teaching English as a second language in China or the details of the volunteer mission that you took to Haiti.
Preparing Your Camera for the Trip
Spending time with your camera equipment before traveling will make recording those special moments a hassle-free experience. First, pull out the camera to re-familiarize yourself with the settings; then take a few shots. If...
Do you like to travel? Check. Do you like to jump while traveling? Double check. Then this photo contest is for you!
The rules are simple. Submit your favorite photo of you jumping in an exotic location and we'll upload it to our Facebook page. Every photo that receives at least 50 Likes will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, and be entered to win the grand prize: A brand new Flip UltraHD Camcorder!
Follow these steps to enter:
Submit your favorite "jumping traveler" photo to JumpingTraveler@GoOverseas.com
Tell us where you are and what inspires you to go overseas!
We'll upload our favorite...
There is little doubt that images can be a powerful motivator, capable of inspiring change and exploration. A glancing look at a single image can change your life, and take you down a path of exciting possibilities. With that in mind, don't be surprised if you soon find yourself on Kayak.com looking for affordable airfares to India.
We would first like to give a special thanks to Maneesh Goal for providing these 10 amazing photos of India. From the towering Himalayas, to white-sandy beaches, India clearly is blessed with an amazing abundance of natural and cultural diversity. For more photos...
Today we thought we would spice things up by sharing some wonderful photos taken from the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have been provided by Vija Mendelson, who is the program manager for Academic Programs International in Argentina, and in her free time she enjoys capturing life's little moments on film.
You can see more of Vija's work on her website at Word on the Street Photography, and learn more about studying abroad in Argentina by contacting API.
Enjoy the photos and feel free to share your thoughts and feelings about them in the comments below!
1. Café window in Recoleta...
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