Jessica Lockhart

Jessica Lockhart

Contributing Editor

Although Jessica has travelled to more than 30 countries, her favorite place to throw down her bag is still her hometown of Cold Lake, Alberta. A freelance journalist, Jess has worked for international development organizations and tour operators. She’s conducted workshops in Vanuatu, perfected the use of a satellite phone in the jungles of Guyana and supervised teenage pool parties in the Dominican Republic. Although she's based in Toronto, Jess works remotely from all around the world.

Tuesday, 12 February 2013 16:01

Burma Travel: Open to Tourists—and to Debate

After 15 years, Aung San Suu Kyi’s call for a tourism boycott has been lifted. But debate around travelling in Burma remains relevant.
Monday, 11 February 2013 00:00

Violence Against Women Travellers

Travel photo winners and the 100,000 Strong Foundation: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Monday, 21 January 2013 17:32

Does Social Media Ruin Study Abroad?

Become a travel television star: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 22:03

New Site Encourages Study Abroad

Irish flock to Canada and a travel forum closes: the latest work, study and volunteer abroad news.
Monday, 24 December 2012 20:32

Campus Voluntourism Guide Developed

20 top expat Tweeters and work in Italy: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Monday, 10 December 2012 00:00

The Voluntourist: Q & A with Ken Budd

Author Ken Budd discusses international development's favourite dirty word.
Thursday, 29 November 2012 00:00

Gap Year Students Take Risks

Cannabis use and Iceland's problem with tourists: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012 13:44

Where Have All the Icelandic Students Gone?

The most expensive city for expats and $500 grants: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Monday, 10 September 2012 17:26

Voluntourism Replaces Cruises as Top Vacation

$25 off flights and what's wrong with voluntourism: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
Friday, 17 August 2012 23:46

Studying Abroad Boosts Creativity

Voluntourism grows in popularity and 101 ways study abroad "hacks": the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.
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