November 12, 2016

The 12 Best Off The Grid Jobs

Life is hectic. No matter where we live there is always a constant onslaught of information, activities, and interactions. It can be overwhelming to say the least. Between social functions, the Internet, television, smartphones, and the daily grind there’s always something going on. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just escape from it all? […]

January 14, 2016

Find Jobs That Make A Difference In The World

Robert F. Kennedy once said, “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” How do you contribute to the world? How do you make a difference? If you want to make the world a better place, why not find a job that let’s you do just that? Finding a […]

May 3, 2015

The Happiest Countries In The World

Before you scroll down to the list, can you guess what the happiest country in the world is? What makes travelers and locals love these places? Is it the love of local cuisine? The thriving culture? The historically rich towns? The scenic and endless beaches? The jaw dropping natural wonders? The lack of people? A […]

August 14, 2014

Volunteering Opportunities For You

Have you ever volunteered to do something? Typically volunteering is a rewarding activity that is intended to help others. It’s also a wonderful way for someone like you to build skills, network, gain experience, and have fun. If you don’t volunteer for things on a regular basis, change your habits. Try volunteering and see what […]

October 5, 2013

Volunteering Can Take You All Over The World

Does any of this sound fun? Creating eco-lodges in Costa Rica, protecting sea turtles in the Galapagos, setting up warehouse festivals in Hong Kong, building latrines in Nepal, assisting in orphanages in Cambodia, constructing houses in Mexico, providing basic healthcare in Tanzania, researching  cheetahs in South Africa, or rescuing elephants in Thailand? Any of these […]

October 24, 2010

What is Culture Shock?

One of the main points that we always touch when considering the pros and cons of working or volunteering abroad is the idea of culture shock. Imagine that you are in a new country where you:

* Don’t speak the language
* Don’t have access to a network of friends or family
* Can’t get home to see your family frequently

This means, you are likely going to run into some odd situations. For example, in Chile (and other South American countries) you have to weigh and pay for your food and bread at different sections around the supermarket, before you checkout. This might seem like a minor detail, but imagine that you are new in town and just want to get some groceries, and when you go to pay, everyone is yelling and pointing…this can be disheartening to say the least. This is culture shock.

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