|
|
|
|
|
Since 1977, Transitions Abroad—first as a travel magazine, now as a travel webzine—has been the leader in providing practical information and inspiration 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.
We emphasize cultural immersion and meaningful educational travel abroad while offering the finest selection of Articles, Programs, Resources and Websites.
|
|
Featured Articles on Travel Abroad
|
 |
Travel by Cargo Ship Around the World by Friedel Rother, Long-Term Traveler Columnist
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?
|
 |
India’s Andaman Islands: Remote, Rare and Rustic by Alison Gardner, Senior Travel Editor
Alison and her husband embark on a voyage to India's Andaman islands, a respite from their busy life in Kolkata. The trip is illustrated and reveals very beautiful islands and lands, an extremely rich and ancient cultural history, along with an unexpected adventure. |
 |
Venturing Along With the Nomads of Mongolia’s Wild West by Lies Ouwerkerk
Lies wanders with a Mongolian tribe and immerses herself, to the extent possible, in a ritualized life which is at once simple yet full of symbolism, purity, and beauty. She is taken into the yurt she helps build, and is fed, told stories while witnessing events held by her very hosts, and generally treated with a hospitality that is hard to imagine living in such rough lands. |
 |
Traveling Through Laos, At Last by Sheila Signer
...There is plenty to learn...about in Laos, but plenty also to enjoy. Now, with a government softening toward the foreign visitors, its people are finally getting their piece of the tourism pie. Go now, while most of the country retains its pastoral pace! |
 |
Planning a Campervan Trip in Australia by Nora Dunn
"Seeing Australia by way of a campervan is a classic road trip. Many areas of this vast country are remote enough that in order to enjoy the quiet splendor of the Australian landscape you need to be relatively self-sufficient. And Australian campervan holidays are not only a popular option for those visiting from overseas, but native Australians are also renowned for loving the campervan and caravan circuit." |
 |
Ferrying Around the Greek Islands on a Budget
...Fortunately, journeying in the land of heroism does not require an unlimited bank account. The tried and true way of traveling—taking the ferry—is an economical option with advantages over luxury routes. Ferries move slowly, allowing travelers to gaze at islands along the way and to talk with locals...
|
 |
Affordable Paris: Rent an Apartment by Dr. Joanna Hubbs, Senior Editor
Renting an apartment in Paris is not only a way to save money and extend one’s stay but also to get to know a neighborhood, pretend, at least, to be living like a Parisian by shopping where everyone shops
for food and making a meal of all the wonderful things that area food stores and markets offer. At the same time you will be living in a comfortable, roomy place, equipped with all your daily needs... |
 |
Taking your Laptop Computer Overseas by Volker Poelzl, Living Abroad Contributing Editor
For the past nine years I have had one faithful companion on many overseas trips: my laptop computer. While this companionship has not been without challenges, I have found my computer to be an indispensable tool on most of my travels, especially on long-term trips. As a travel writer and researcher, my laptop is a necessary tool to work on stories and meet research deadlines... |
| 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. |
 |
Annual Narrative Travel Writing Contest
2013 Travel Writing Winners Announced!
www.TransitionsAbroad.com has published the 2013 Narrative Travel Writing Contest winners, and invites you to enter its 2014 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.
|
Featured Travel Abroad Programs
|
 |
Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!
Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself while working side-by-side with local people on community-led initiatives. Placements are available in the areas of social services, education, and health. Choose from 12 countries—Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand. |
 |
Global Vision International
GVI has a huge range of volunteer programs to suit the environmentally conscious traveler who seeks adventure and new experiences around the globe. Be it training as a safari field guide in South Africa, teaching English in Laos, or diving as part of a marine research team in the Indian Ocean, you will find a huge range of exciting opportunities with GVI. Visit our website for further details |
 |
Diverbo's "Pueblo Ingles" — Discover Spain in an English Conversation Holiday
Pueblo Ingles has been described as an inspiring cultural adventure, an enriching personal journey, and a unique, human experience. Each week twenty Native English speakers are sponsored to stay in a beautiful, picturesque 4-star resort in Spain so they can converse with Spanish professionals who want to improve their English. Accommodation, food and wine are provided in exchange for your conversation. It's a unique and enjoyable experience and the best way to learn about Spain if you don't speak the local lingo. |
 |
The Women's Travel Group: Smart Tours for Smart Women
We offer "smart" group tours for women. Itineraries about the country, the culture and the people, not about free time, cooking or shopping. You experience country highlights as well as less visited gems + some exotic destinations. We hire speakers, always add museum visits, and include UNESCO Heritage Sites. Groups are small. Tours are inclusive with few options. Shares and Singles are available. |
|
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.
|
Best Resources for Travel Abroad
|
| We have compiled extensive resources, articles, and participant reports for the following specialized forms of travel. |
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, websites, 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. |
|
| 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:
|
| 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:
|
|
|
