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TRAVEL FOCUS
Volunteer Profiles: Three Volunteers Give You the Inside Scoop
If you’re thinking about volunteering abroad, but you aren’t sure what to expect, Jeff Booth has got you covered. He interviewed three volunteers to get some inside information about places to go, types of work to do, and program costs.

John Patten spent three years with the Peace Corps in Africa, Glen Fee spent five months in Asia with Youth International, and Lisa Setiadi Ginsburg volunteered for two weeks in Bangladesh. Between these three volunteers, you’ll get the information you need and find out how to really make a difference while volunteering abroad.

Check out the Volunteer Profiles to read the interviews.

New Issue of
Student Traveler
Teaching Special: It Takes a Pueblo
A free week in a Spanish village sounds like a dream vacation. But when you're teaching English to Spaniards, it becomes something else entirely.

Ultimate Summer Survival Guide
35 ways to get lost, get seduced, and get the most out of your vacation.

Play
When the World Cup seems to follow you wherever you go, might as well become a fan.

Scoop
Student volunteers are rebuilding New Orleans one nail at a time.

Uncharted
Navigating the swift, tricky currents of kayaking and culture in Malaysia.

Readings for the Road
From Pyongyang to Baghdad, graphic novels as reportage.

Our 3 Cents
The best in podcasts: Lonely Planet, iPodTraveller, and Wildebeat.

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SPRING BREAK
Take advantage of your spring break this year and really get away somewhere. Whether you're looking for a VIP Bahama beach party, a Jamaican ocean cruise, or just some relaxing fun in the sun along one of Mexico’s tropical coasts, keep in mind that you have options. There are a number of destinations to choose from including Montego Bay, Daytona Beach, Mazatlan, Panama City Beach, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and South Beach.

FESTIVALS
Listen to the trendiest bands in London, discuss alternative energy with scholars in Japan, or watch a colorful display of kites rise into the Shanghai skies.

STUDENT TRAVEL AIRFARE
Cheap airfares abound for students who want to travel. Find that London flightor a trip around the world. Or find a deal to get home.

TOURS
Whether you're headed for Africa or Anarctica, traveling alone or with a group, you can count on a good tour to enhance your experience. Many tours specialize in exotic locations, adventure travel, or even gourmet dining.

GPS
Becoming acquainted with GPS systems can save you precious travel time when the inevitable happens in an unfamiliar territory. It can also save you time getting lost visiting a friend nearby.

TRAVEL AGENCIES
When booking a vacation for your next exciting destination, finding the right travel agency should be your main concern. Luckily, each site has been carefully reviewed to determine who are the best agents, and who is just a waste of time.

CRUISES
You could sail through the Caribbean, cruise to Alaska or stop in Ensenada through any travel agency, but finding the cruise that best suites your style takes some research. These sites make it easy for finding the best deals for a romantic get-a-way, a family vacation or a wild party with your friends.

HOSTELS
Hostels, or common space, is a great way to travel. It's even more fun, and easy, for those on a tight budget. Hostelling is one way to save your cash while experiencing the history and culture of your destination. Many hostels have special perks, rules and amenities. So do your homework so you can choose the hostel that fits your needs.

TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
Have you ever wanted to go on a safari in Africa, backpack around Europe or surf in Australia in 80 days? Now that dream can come true. Whether or not you are preparing or pondering to circle the globe, make it easier on yourself by letting these sites do your planning.

EURAIL TRAIN TRAVEL
Train Europe by train can be made easy checking out these eurail sites.

TRAVEL GUIDES
Do you feel wanderlust and not quite sure how to harness it? Travel guidescan be your best friend because they suggest exciting, off-the-beaten-path adventures.

STUDENT CARDS
Once you’ve paid for a flight and a room, the last thing you want to do is fork over more money for admission to museums and monuments. If you have a student ID card, you can get student prices at many destinations. There are several student ID cards available, including ISIC and ISE Card and most offer discounts and a few other benefits for people ages 12-26, students, and teachers.

PACKING LIST
If the following scenario sounds all too familiar, then these sites were designed for you: Toothbrush? Check. Passport? Check.. Underwear? Oh no! Eliminate the stress of “obsessive checklisting” from your next trip by consulting one of these sites beforehand.

INTERNSHIPS
If you don’t have the time or the money to work abroad, but want to get the hell out of Dodge for a while, doing an internship somewhere else within the country may be your ticket.

INTERNSHIPS ABROAD
On these sites, your internship opportunities are not bound by the U.S. borders, and a little experience in working abroad is guaranteed to prove an invaluable and unforgettable experience both professionally and personally. With options ranging from paid internships to unpaid internships from journalism to economics, from Ireland to Costa Rica, you are sure to find a position that caters to your interests.

TRAVEL GEAR
Whether you’re camping for the weekend in the Rockies or studying for a semester in Spain, having the proper gear is essential. If you’ve ever camped without a sleeping bag or spent 12 hours on a plane in jeans and boots, you can probably testify to this.

DISCOUNT HOTELS
These cheap hotels are for around the world.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
When you’re busy packing your hiking boots for trekking up The Andes, travel insurance is the furthest thing from your mind. But getting travel insurance is as important as bringing mosquito repellant to Southeast Asia.

TRAVEL SAFETY
If for no other reason than to pacify the parents, check out these sites that will ensure your safe return home. They offer tips and products that will help you steer away from everything from plane crashes to pickpockets to malaria on your next trip.

TRAVEL SITES
Whether you are headed on a safari, looking to relax on the beaches of Fiji, or just hoping for a nice price, take a look.

TRAVEL ADVICE
These sites offer great community message boards and advice to travel abroad.

CAR RENTAL
Most college travelers don't really think about renting a car, but when you consider strict train schedules, luggage limits, and having the freedom to stop
wherever you want, renting a car can be an attractive alternative to using public transportation.

ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Looking for more than your average trip to Europe or Asia? If so, adventure travel is where its at. X-treme sports, shark diving, air combat school, Russian special ops training and African jungle safaris are just a few of the amazing adventures available when it comes to adventure travel.

AIR PASS
If you can’t decide between elephant riding in Thailand, and temple hopping in Cambodia, an airpass may be your ticket to freedom. Airpasses are tickets with multiple destinations in a given country or geographical region for one relatively low fare.

TRAVEL BLOGS
Travelblogs are the 21st century's answer to writing out numerous postcards, with wish you were here scrolled over a picturesque sunset. They allow you upload photos, thus avoiding the memory card full message while you're trying to capture the whizzing past on the Tour de France.

ONE STOP TRAVEL AGENCIES
These gigantic sites will offer you the most thorough selection of options for your next trip. Don’t expect a personal experience, but realize that after inputting basic information, these sites will scour its partner companies to bring you the best flight, hotel, and car rental deals available.

STUDENT TRAVEL AGENCIES
Student travel agencies know exactly what you, the young and ambitious traveler, are looking for, and they will make it happen, with an itinerary that gets your heart beating, at a price that relaxes the bank account.

TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINES
Whether you’re flying to Omaha or Osaka, it doesn’t hurt to shop around for the best deal on flights. As an alternative to industry giants like Travelocity and Expedia, try these travel search engines, offering virtually the same holistic experience with more relevant features, like budget trips and last minute deals.

DISCOUNT AIR TRAVEL
Many believe that the journey is more important than the destination, but we’d all agree that arranging air transportation for your next trip can be a pain, not to mention the trauma that comes after discovering the hefty price-tag.

ONLINE TRAVEL COMMUNITIES
Ten years ago, you would have had to walk ten miles, uphill (yes, both ways), in the snow to get decent first-hand travel advice, but today it’s all available at the click of a mouse, and shouldn’t be overlooked when planning a trip planning a trip.

ECO TRAVEL
Eco travel is not limited to vegetarians and environmentalists -- you can take a safari or study in the Costa Rican rainforest. The socially conscious traveler can rest assured that a trip with Adventures WorldWide will not pervert the local habitat but help improve it. In fact, these eco trips may be more adventurous than a packaged climb on the highest mountains of the world. Ecotravel combines adventure and goodwill in an intense travel experience.

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