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Travel Abroad
The Antidote to Mass Tourism
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Since 1977, Transitions Abroad—first as a travel magazine, now as a travel webzine—has been the leader in providing practical information for those who wish to travel abroad while seeking greater understanding of other cultures through direct participation in the daily life of the host community.
For those interested in a variety of travel abroad modes and destinations, we offer practical and inspirational informational with the best Articles, Programs, Resources and Websites.
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Featured Articles on Travel Abroad
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Travel by Cargo Ship Around the World by Friedel Rother
Imagine for a moment that you are on the deck of a ship, sipping a glass of wine. You turn your head towards the water just in time to spot a pod of dolphins swimming by. After lingering in the sunshine for a while, it's time to head inside for a 3-course evening meal and a splash in the pool before retiring to bed.
Now, what kind of vessel are you on?
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Traveling Along Mauritania's Ancient Caravan Routes by Lies Ouwerkerk
Mauritania's desert—which covers over 80% of the total land surface—is a true El dorado for desert aficionados. In the white, ochre, and orange-colored sand dunes that alternate with brown and black mountains, plateaus, and green palmeries, the sound of silence is largely all you hear. At moments you expect it the least, you may suddenly have a fascinating encounter with a lone nomad or camel driver. After sundown, when the reddish sky has turned dark, the countless stars make you feel humble and awestruck, night after night.
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| Transitions Abroad has gathered a rich and varied selection of articles by experts on various modes of travel abroad to participant reports by travelers coming from all walks of life who share a desire for discovery of the fascinating world about them. Whether seeking the new abroad or wishing to slow down and appreciate the people, culture, and locations they have long wished to visit, the following sections are full of articles and resources which should provide you with ideas to make it happen. |
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Annual Narrative Travel Writing Contest
Transitions Abroad invites you to enter its 2010 Narrative Travel Writing Contest with a $500 first-place prize and no fee for entry.
Browse the many fine travel writing winners of past contests covering themes of all kinds.
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Featured Travel Abroad Programs
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Ecotourism, Save Wildlife. Thailand, Laos, Nepal
People are poor and wildlife threatened. Volunteer in national parks. Ecotourism and elephant/sea turtle protection projects in Thailand, Laos and Nepal. In the mountains, by the sea. Stay with a host family or in a national park. Important 3-day cross-cultural and volunteer training before start, free for all OpenmindProjects volunteers.
OpenmindProjects
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China Reflection Programs: Explore, Experience, Connect
At China Reflection we offer visitors to China the chance to be part of the culture rather just be casual observers. Through our unique Chinese Plus program, we provide opportunities to learn Chinese in conjunction with massage, martial arts, as well as traditional chinese instruments. With our Low Impact and Special Programs, visitors have many choices, ranging from teaching on the road in rural China to an overnight stay in a Buddhist monastery. Finally, our Job Shadowing and Beijing Culture options give travelers the unique perspective of seeing life through a local's eyes, either while at work, or while they are participating in culture classes taught by professionals in the Beijing area.
China Reflection: Explore, Experience, Connect
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Find a variety of programs and tours—covering all budgets and ages—for small group travel which allows intimate contact with the land, peoples, and cultures being visited.
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Best Resources and Web Sites for Travel Abroad
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We have compiled extensive resources, articles, and participant reports for the following specialized forms of travel.
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Disability Travel Resources
Organizations, publications, travel and tour agencies, and websites that provide travelers with disabilities opportunities to expand their options. |
Family Travel Resources
Where to find everything you need to know about traveling with children, and the unique requirements when traveling as a family. |
Home Rentals, Homestays, Hostels and other Accommodations Abroad
From Hostels to Vacation Home Rentals, there are a variety of exciting, relaxing, or adventurous ways to experience travel overseas. |
Responsible Travel Resources
A directory of organizations, publications, and websites dedicated to responsible travel and ecotourism abroad. |
Senior Travel Resources
Alison Gardner lists the organizations, meaningful tours, and publications with the most useful information for the mature traveler. |
Women Travel Resources
An extensive list of articles, web sites, tours, and other resources which address the unique concerns of women when traveling — whether solo or in a group setting as part of a club. |
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As the scope of the Web grows by the day, there are more and more sources of information to help you plan your travels—both in the practical sense and in terms of inspiration.
While we provide plenty of information, the following are some of our favorite specialized sites:
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There are so many modes to travel around the world that one might conclude that the categories are almost endless, and often overlap.
Nonetheless, we have found that there are certain key ways to travel which are quite popular and descriptive of your interests and unique needs:
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