Living Abroad in Nicaragua

Nicaragua brims with culture and history on a fascinating backdrop - a spectacular landscape of mountains, lakes, and volcanoes, with the balmy, turquoise Carribean Sea on the east shoreline and the exciting surf breaks of the Pacific on the west.

Once beset by revolution and civil war, things are now looking up for Nicaragua. Along with the rich ecological treasures, affordable lifestyle, and multi-ethnic sounds and flavours, an increasing number of visitors today relocate to Nicaragua for volunteer projects and university-related programs. Also, more US residents are choosing the country as their choice spot for relaxation and retirement.

Travel writers Randall Wood and Joshua Berman are expats who have found homes in Nicaragua. In tandem with the influx of Americans to this country, Wood and Berman wrote Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua, a travel guide full of practical information on exploring Nicaragua. Wood and Berman agree that Nicaragua is “safer than it is in most American or European cities,” and “exceedingly affordable, constantly inspiring, and an adventure unto itself.”

Know more about this fascinating country straight from the authors of Moon Living Abroad in Nicaragua in this interview with GoAbroad.com.

Have you ever wanted to be a Game Ranger or a Safari Field Guide in Africa? Or simply to experience a real African wilderness? Caprivi Bush Experiences is located in a real African wilderness in northern Namibia, Southern Africa, and provides high-quality professional safari field guide and game ranger training, and also coordinates important conservation and community projects in the region. You will learn and work alongside people from the local traditional communities and have a wonderful cross-cultural experience at the same time. The region offers a truly unique real African experience. Local people still live a largely traditional existence. Natural populations of the endangered African Wild Dog and Cheetah still survive. Africa’s largest concentration of Elephant occurs here in spectacular seasonal migrations… and there are no fences. Join us for a rewarding and memorable experience. 15% discount for bookings before 30 March 2007.

Make your next school break the most unforgettable yet. Explore Latin America first-hand as a volunteer with Sustainable Horizon. Lend a hand in reforestation efforts in Ecuador, assist biologists during the mass arrival of turtles in Costa Rica, teach English to local community members in Nicaragua, or discover the marine life off the shores of Honduras, among many other projects. Contribute to the development of a community and discover unparalleled landscapes during your winter, spring or summer break. You will even have the chance to practice your Spanish as you live with a local family or on a biological reserve. We challenge you to travel with purpose, make an impact on a local community and at the same time, build your resume or gain college credit. Volunteer Programs are available in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Honduras and Argentina. A 15% discount is available for enrollment before January 1st 2007.

There’s no place in the world like Rio de Janeiro, there’s no party like Carnival, and there’s no better time to study Portuguese in Rio than Carnival 2007! The festivities are in full swing from February 17-20, 2007—four days and nights of colorful parades, live samba music, and spectacular dancing in the world’s most exotic tropical city. But don’t just party like a native; learn to speak like one too! Before or after Carnival, take a Bridge Abroad Portuguese course at our award-winning language center in Rio, and start speaking Portuguese on your very first day. Bridge Abroad offers courses in eight languages in over 30 locations throughout Latin America, Europe and Asia. College credit is available. Contact us now—Carnival starts soon!

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Whether you’re looking for a meaningful travel experience or would like to give someone you love the unique gift of travel this holiday season, i-to-i can make it happen.

With a wide variety of volunteer projects, i-to-i offers a world of travel adventures for people interested in truly making a difference in the lives of others while on their vacation. Visit our site to receive a holiday gift from your friends at i-to-i! Book any i-to-i venture or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) training course by December 26 and receive a 45 USD discount. Please quote 'xmasgift' when ordering online or over the phone: 1-800-985-5882.

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Make a 2007 New Years resolution to Volunteer or Intern overseas. Intern or Volunteer in Ecuador and explore the rich environment and fascinating culture that makes Ecuador a top destination. Teach English at a local grade school, Volunteer at a school for the deaf and blind or Intern at one of the largest Communications Groups in Guayaquil. Participants can be placed throughout the year for as little as one week and during their internship/volunteer program will be taking Spanish lessons at a local institution. The people are needed, the placements are incredible. Envision a change in yourself and someone in need, so come and make it a reality. Placements are now open for 2007.

AustraLearn makes it possible for you to pursue your degree in Australia or New Zealand. Complete a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD in any field of study at one of 30 world-class universities. Many institutions in Australia and New Zealand are ranked in the top 100 of the world, so your degree is recognized internationally. The degree cost is approximately the same per year as attending a U.S. public university as an out-of-state student, and U.S. Federal Financial aid is applicable. AustraLearn is supported by the Australian and New Zealand universities and provides a range of free services to make your dream of completing your degree abroad a reality. You will be given personalized counseling to find a program and university that suits your needs, assistance with submitting applications, financial aid assistance, housing assistance and more. Contact us for more information.

Take part in the greatest historic VW Beetle race in the world. The Africa Beetle Marathon is an epic endurance challenge through Southern Africa. Your team is supplied with a VW Beetle and all the associated equipment to take part in this challenge that requires initiative, self-sufficiency and teamwork. The 2007 event starts from Durban on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, heading through Swaziland, Botswana and Namibia, finishing back in Durban 6000km's later within the 18 day time limit. Ample time for exploring the route highlights which include Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert, Dqae Qare Game Reserve, Windhoek, Namib Naukluft Park (Sossusvlei), Luderitz and the Fish River Canyon. Take the mystical continent of Africa and add the iconic VW Beetle and the result is an event that is unique in the world. Visit our websiteto enter.

Become certified to teach abroad with TEFL Worldwide Prague! Internationally recognized TEFL certificate. Highly reputable British & American owned school in Prague. Job assistance worldwide. Recommended by our graduates. Visit our website to see what they have to say! They are teaching abroad just weeks after graduation.The TEFL Worldwide staff has years of experience and expertise in EFL training and ensuring job placement following the course. Our graduates are teaching abroad within weeks after graduation. We provide lists of job openings and contacts for language schools all over the world. TEFL Worldwide is rated as one of the best for course quality and customer service. Train in the heart of Europe-Prague, Czech Republic. TEFL Worldwide is dedicated to working with you on finding an exciting teaching position abroad.

It’s not too late for Spring 2006 graduates to apply to BUNAC’s Work in Britain and work, any job, anywhere in the UK for up to 6 months - but you must enter Britain by 31st December, 2006. BUNAC programs offer an easy, fun, low outlay way for US students and young people to live, work and travel abroad. Work in Britain applications can be processed in just a few days. Current full-time students can apply at any time. Participants receive full support, help and a social program in London and Edinburgh. BUNAC offers similar work/travel programs for students to Ireland and Canada; and for students and non-students, 18-30, Work Australia (4 months) and Work New Zealand (12 months), 18-35. Volunteer options are available in Cambodia, Peru, South Africa. For more information: www.bunac.org.

Have you ever been to? What have you heard about? Global Choices gives you the chance to discover it by yourself!! We are now recruiting for the Teaching Languages Abroad programmes in these countries. Participate in one of our cultural exchange placements and experience a different culture and meet new people. All you have to do is choose your destination and get ready. Accommodation, visa/permits, eligibility, deadlines… we will help you with everything that worries you. You just have to enjoy the memorable professional and personal experience that is about to start. Hundreds of like minded people have participated in our programmes and now they are either thinking of doing it again or don’t stop talking about it and remembering it forever. It’s time to get all the information and to make the decision. Send us your application before 1st January 2007 and you will have a discount of GBP50!