Work Abroad Links

In addition to the work abroad information on JobMonkey.com, there are lots of other resources to help you start your expat experience. Be sure to click some of the links below to learn more about working abroad.

Youth Travel

STA Travel: http://www.statravel.com/
Student Universe: http://www.studentuniverse.com/
Travel Cuts: http://www.travelcuts.com/

Discount Cards

Hostelling International: http://www.iyhf.org/web/membership.en.htm
VIP Backpacker Cards: http://www.vipbackpackers.com/VipCard.aspx
International Identity Cards (via STA Travel): http://www.statravel.com/cps/rde/xchg/us_division_web_live/hs.xsl/discountcards.htm

General Expat Resources

Transitions Abroad. http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
Extremely comprehensive site with information on every possible destination and occupation. Heaps of articles, contests, advice, classifieds and links.

EscapeArtist.com. http://www.escapeartist.com/
Another wide-ranging site geared more towards professionals moving overseas. Sections include country profiles, real estate, jobs, investment advice, magazine articles and reference materials.

GoNomad.com. http://www.gonomad.com/
Diverse site with focus on sustainable and responsible travel. Includes travel blogs, destination guides, search engines and a monthly newsletter.

Bureau of Consular Affairs. http://www.travel.state.gov/
U.S. State Department's site for all things travel, such as passport information, foreign alerts, embassy registration, traveling tips and document requirements.

Universal Currency Converter. http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Check up-to-the-minute exchange rates for any of the world's currencies.

Other Useful Sites

DiscoverAbroad.com: http://www.discoverabroad.com/
PayAway.co.uk: http://www.payaway.co.uk/
StudyAbroad.com: http://www.studyabroad.com/
SmarterTravel.com: http://www.smartertravel.com/
VirtualTourist.com: http://www.virtualtourist.com/
RoughGuides.com: http://www.roughguides.com/
Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

If you would like to volunteer overseas, then look at our list of international volunteer programs.

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