Red Eye Letter from the Editor Roadtrip USA The road trip is a uniquely American experience. It's part of our culture of Route 66, Go West Young Man (though it's just as good to go east), Kerouac and your favorite car. Roadtrip Journals Roadtrip Essentials Volunteering Abroad Volunteering is nearly always fulfilling. Sometimes frustrating, yes, due to volunteers' unrealistic expectations, but giving back to your own or another community is a two-way street where you receive as much as you give. Giving Back: Volunteering in the Himalayas Weighing Your Volunteer Options

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