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Held at different points in its history by the Spanish and French, New Orleans possesses the most eclectic culture of any major city in the country.  Its heritage has influenced its architecture, cuisine and traditions, making it a top tourist destination for foreign and domestic travelers alike. While New Orleans is an amazing place to visit, it is also an excellent place for students and recent graduates to get an internship as well. ...

The Midwest of the United States is a welcoming place for travellers and potential expats. Those who are familiar with travelling the United States may already know that travelling and living on the coasts are costly and can be too expensive. In contrast, the middle of the U.S. can be warm, friendly and inexpensive. The most famous city in the Midwest U.S. would be Kansas City, Missouri, a city famous for its Barbeque sauce and cheap city living....

With just over a million people in its metropolitan area, Fresno is the largest city in the Inland Empire of California, and is the fifth largest in the state. Located between the Southern Coast Range and the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Central California, this city is in the midst of some of America's most productive farmland, and is known in agricultural circles as the biggest producer of raisins (dried grapes) in the nation. Nearly every f...

Germany is an ideal place to snag an internship abroad. From Hamburg to Munich, opportunities to gain valuable work experience and marketable international exposure are available throughout. Several of the world’s largest companies are headquartered in cities across the country.  Not only is Germany one of the most politically powerful nations in Europe, it’s also the most populated within the European Union. With a healthy, leading eco...

Located within the heart of Central Florida, Orlando is at the center of this state's tourism industry.  While many would think that the paradise beaches of the Gulf Coast, or the brash and bold urban panache of Miami's South Beach would be the top draw of visits to the Sunshine State, it is this interior city that attracts throngs of families each year to its vast array of amusement parks.  From the moment Walt Disney made the fateful ...

The Beacon of Hope Uganda organization has volunteer work camps located in Mukono, Uganda and is currently on the lookout for volunteers for 2015. There are available spaces for 10- 20 volunteers per camp and the duration of volunteer time is flexible and can range from 1 week to 8 weeks.     Each work camp has an assortment of daily tasks that provide service and assistance to local communities with general and skill-specialized projec...

In a heavily populated country such as India, the cost of living varies from place to place, person to person. The cost of living in New Delhi, and similar bustling metropolitan cities, is surprisingly inexpensive for those who plan to study abroad or volunteer abroad in New Delhi. Expats in India tend to be well paid, and job opportunities in New Delhi are abundant. For expats who pursue freelance work, money can stack up quickly.  Luxuries...

Sitting about a stone's throw from the border with Mexico and leagues apart from its cousin Los Angeles in terms of collective stress, San Diego is where the California Dream is alive and well. With around three million people in its metro area, there are plenty that agree with this sentiment, having come here for the non-existent winters, plentiful Mexican food, the thriving surf scene, and the laid back attitude that has seemingly gone ext...

As the capital of the otherwise unassuming state of Arkansas, this mid-sized American city of roughly 725,000 people is best known for being the former home of state governor turned President of the United States of America, William Jefferson Clinton. Aside from this cool fact, Little Rock is named after geological formations in the Arkansas River that used to serve as navigational aids for boat traffic back in the early days of this settlem...

The internationally renowned publication National Geographic is based in Washington D.C. and is known for employing only the best photographers, writers, artists and specialists as a part of their elite team. If your dream were to be a member of the National Geographic, the first step to achieving this goal would be to get your foot in the door as an intern! National Geographic is currently on the lookout for applicants for their Spring 2015 Grap...