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Living It Up in Rio with a Volunteer Vacation

Traveling to Cidade Maravilhosa in Rio and looking for a rich experience? A number of non-profit organizations (NGOs) giving travelers the ability to volunteer their skills during their vacations have cropped up to meet the community’s needs…

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Forget Bali, 3 Islands That Offer The Ultimate Escape

Crazy traffic jams, noisy Bluebird taxis, and terrorist threats have all detracted from Bali’s status as an island paradise. What’s a traveler to do for a little tropical R&R now? These three island destinations…

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Travel to the Philippines to Help Rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces

As a result of a series of typhoons, the Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugao, a World Heritage site since 1995, are in danger. The Batad community will be open to voluntourists, who will be able to help as well as have a taste of traditional Ifugao life and culture.

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Places to Go and Not Go in 2012

Looking for the ultimate travel experience for 2012? Here are a few destinations to add to your list or keep off your list!

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10,000 Free Round-Trip Airfares to Japan

Tourism to Japan has dropped significantly because of concerns about safety and the strong yen.

Would a free round-trip airline ticket to Japan entice you to go?

In a grand effort to lure foreign travelers back to their country, the Japan Tourism Agency has proposed…

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Five Top Destinations To Enjoy On the Cheap

Travel doesn’t have to break the bank. The dollar may be weak, but there are still many destinations around the world that can be enjoyed on the cheap. By letting the global economic ups-and-downs work to your advantage and going to up-and-coming or under visited destinations, you can get a budget-friendly adventure that will be super memorable! Along the way…

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Crystal Cruises Offer Voluntourism for Fall Sailings

This September/October, ultraluxe Crystal Cruises offer passengers and crew the chance to help international refugees in Canada, feed the hungry in Halifax and care for stray/rescued donkeys in Antigua as part of the cruise line’s “You Care, We Care” program.