Red Eye Letter from the Editor Cash and Conscience: Working and Volunteering Abroad Need a job when you graduate? Or trying to avoid a "real" job? Find out why so many travelers are taking their skills overseas to work or volunteer. Earning Your Euro: Showing Up Is Half the Battle Fruit Bat Soup and Other Aspects of the Surreal Life on Saipan: Tropical Legal Advice Have Trowel, Will Travel: Digging up the Details on Archaeological Volunteering T.U.V.A. Truly Understanding Volunteering Abroad: Passing the Torch in Russia

How Long Does It Take to Get Where You're Trying to Go?: Making the Connection in Bolivia The reality of travel is that we're usually just passing through town. It may be hard to get a deep appreciation for a place, or make a real connection with the people. But it's worth trying to connect, especially in Bolivia. Nirvana: Stairway to Heaven In Nepal Communication doesn't always come through speech, sometimes it's music. Whip out your harmonica, rock out, and find peace. Bunk: Rooftop Rest Stop in Mali Why place your head on a bed when the roof is just as nice? Exploring Dogon Country in Mali. Scoop: Surviving Argentina An Argentinean explains the Rules of Engagement for understanding, and surviving, his capital city. Our 3 Cents: Backpack Pampering When those backpack straps are cutting deep, lie down, relax, and let the magic fingers go to work. Cover Photo: Eric Lawrie