One of the best ways of traveling and embracing the culture of your destination is by choosing to volunteer in a country, and this can often prove to be one of the most rewarding methods of combining valuable work with your passion for travel. There are a variety of different ways in which you can support projects in South Korea with your time and effort, but as the country is well developed, many of the traditional volunteering roles are differe...

Making the decision to volunteer is a big one, and there are a myriad of factors to take into consideration. Choosing the right volunteer program is similar to buying a car. There are many options to consider, and you want your experience to be a positive one that will continue to help you in the future and provide you with lots of positive memories. There is no one size fits all experience, and each program has its pros and cons. The sheer ...

Part of the adventure of volunteering abroad, especially with the United States Peace Corps, is accepting it comes with certain risks and lack of conveniences that will change how you live your life forever. What I learned as a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) has shaped how I have approached everything since. I served as an Education/Information and Communication Technology (ED/ICT) volunteer in Guyana, South America (2008-2010), with only basic nece...