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Travelers who want to combine a little adventure and personal growth with service to others should include Volunteer Vacations in their research. The 10th edition of this classic profiles more than 250 organizations who need volunteers along with vignettes from previous volunteers.

Author Rick Steves takes a lighthearted, personal approach to sharing with you everything you need to know to have a great trip in Europe. Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door is full of practical travel advice—a must for anyone venturing to Europe who desires a more intimate feel for the places that locals support, rather than hitting the main tourist stops. You can receive a free monthly email newsletter dispatch, which provides information on the collection of Rick Steves' travel guides as well as tour information, money-saving travel tips, and other great stuff—including the best deals on Eurail passes.

If you want the inside scoop on job hopping around the world while you travel, Work Your Way Around the World: A Fresh and Fully Up-to-Date Guide for the Modern Working Traveller definitely has some nuggets of gold. A short-term job adventure guide with a British perspective.

The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps: What to Know Before You Go offers an insider perspective of the trials and tribulations of being a Peace Corps volunteer (the author, Dillon Banerjee, spent two years as a volunteer in Cameroon). As an essential reference guide for anyone contemplating the "toughest job you'll ever love," you'll find the latest information and resources on Peace Corps programs.

If you are ready for wanderlust to be your guide, Vagabonding will provide you with the inspiration to achieve the dream of overseas travel for an extended period of time. Shoestring traveler Rolf Potts will take you on the journey of possibilities and how to mentally prepare for the issues you're most likely to encounter on the road. Explore the Vagabonding blog for travel advice, links and reports from the field.

Written by two seasoned American journalists who lived and worked in Italy, Living, Studying and Working in Italy is brimming with candid insider tips and practical advice on experiencing Italy as the locals might. Geared towards Americans, the authors provide information on volunteer opportunities, internship programs, language schools, and other freelance and professional employment opportunities. Essential for anyone interested in making Italy his or her home—at least for awhile.

Are you curious—or even hungry—about creating and international lifestyle abroad? You can't help but get excited about the possibilities with The Global Citizen as your guide. From fresh and engaging stories to heaps of international contacts and resources, the voice of experience truly speaks throughout the pages. Whatever your age or interest, this essential resource will not only help you uncover the fabric of your global future, but will take you on an adventure of a lifetime. Elizabeth Kruempelmann, by far, has created the most fascinating guide in the field. Explore the-global-citizen.com for further information.

If you're dreaming about living and volunteering abroad, How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas offers all the necessary ingredients for success. The authors—all founders of volunteer organizations—provide a unique insider's perspective for choosing the right program, fundraising efforts, and how to be an effective volunteer, as well as profile over one hundred volunteer organizations.

Traveling alone need not mean lonely. How about taking a gourmet cooking and language workshop in France? What about a three-week cycling tour in the Grand Canyon or hiking the hills of Tuscany? In Traveling Solo, Eleanor Berman provides great ideas and advice for over 250 learning adventures for travelers doing it solo, along with plenty of advice on how to plan the perfect vacation. The book does have more of a female perspective, but don't worry guys, Berman's impressions will certainly help you make some great decisions.

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel brings you travel options and affordable destinations that most people never know about. One thing that is a little different with Budget Travel is the fact that it really does try to stress ways to save money.

Active, curious travelers will enjoy National Geographic Traveler. Features focus on domestic and foreign destinations, personal travel reflections, food and restaurants, great places to stay, photography, trends, adventure, ecotourism, road trips and cultural events.