Gain invaluable cultural experiences outside the U.S.
We offer U.S. citizens the opportunity to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—around the world and at home within the U.S.
Our programs
(For U.S. Residents only)
Whether you’re seeking a solo adventure or a week-long immersive group experience, our programs for U.S. Residents and permanent residents are sure to offer something for you.
All
Work & Travel
Group Adventure Tours
Language Immersion
Internships
Foundation
Marine Conservation
Summer Programs
All programs
Browse all of our international travel opportunities for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Australia
- Income: $24.00 AUD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
- Price: $895
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada – SOLD OUT FOR 2025
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
- Price: $1795
U.S. Residents
American Summer Exchange
- Income: At least minimum wage
- Duration: 5-12 weeks
- Start Dates: Flexible
- Accommodation: Employee or Group Housing
- Price: $295
U.S. Residents
Christianson Fellowship
- Funding: Up to $10,000
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Application Dates: March 15, July 15, October 15
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in La Antigua, Guatemala
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $900
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Cusco, Peru
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $900
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various. Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José
- Price: $1045
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in Costa Rica
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various. Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José
- Price: $460
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in La Antigua, Guatemala
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $235
U.S. Residents
Learn Spanish in Cusco, Peru
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $240
U.S. Residents
South America Explorer
- Duration: 7 weeks
- Start Dates: Fri 10th January 2025, Fri 4th April 2025, Fri 19th September 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Southeast Asia Explorer
- Duration: 4-8 weeks
- Start Dates: Between Thu 16th January 2025, Thu 3rd April 2025, Thu 3rd July 2025, Thu 9th October 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Thailand Marine Conservation
- Duration: 4-12 weeks
- Start Dates: 3rd October 2024, 6th March 2025, 3rd July 2025, 2nd October 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Marine Scientist Training Costa Rica
- Duration: 4-10 weeks
- Start Dates: 7th November 2024 16th January 2025 3rd April 2025, 26th June 2025, 6th November 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Australia Adventure
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Start Dates: Thu 6th February 2025, Thu 9th October 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
Europe Tour
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Start Dates: Thu 19th June 2025, Thu 18th September 2025
- Accommodation: Hostels & Hotels
U.S. Residents
TEFL Internship in Costa Rica
- Income: $345/week
- Duration: 3 Months
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Manuel Antonio and San José
- Price: $6595
U.S. Residents
TEFL Internship in Peru
- Income: $200/week
- Duration: 3 Months
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Cusco, Peru
- Price: $4895
U.S. Residents
TEFL Internship in Guatemala
- Income: $200/week
- Duration: 3 Months
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Antigua, Guatemala
- Price: $4895
All programs
Browse all of our international travel opportunities for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Australia
- Income: $24.00 AUD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
- Price: $895
U.S. Residents
Work & Travel Canada – SOLD OUT FOR 2025
- Income: $14.00+ CAD hourly
- Duration: Up to one year
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Self-directed
- Price: $1795
U.S. Residents
American Summer Exchange
- Income: At least minimum wage
- Duration: 5-12 weeks
- Start Dates: Flexible
- Accommodation: Employee or Group Housing
- Price: $295
U.S. Residents
Christianson Fellowship
- Funding: Up to $10,000
- Duration: 6-12 months
- Application Dates: March 15, July 15, October 15
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in La Antigua, Guatemala
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $900
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Cusco, Peru
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various
- Price: $900
U.S. Residents
Volunteer to Teach English in Costa Rica
- Income: Volunteer only
- Duration: 1 week+
- Start Dates: Year-round
- Accommodation: Various. Choose between Manuel Antonio or San José
- Price: $1045
The experience
We offer a range of experiences for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. These range from week-long educational tours to grants for long-term volunteer opportunities.
Benefits
As an American traveling abroad, you’re not only getting the chance to represent your home country; you’re also bringing back invaluable life experience.
Immerse yourself
By participating in an InterExchange program, you'll be experiencing the world as more than a tourist.
Boost your resume
Spending time abroad show future employers (or university admissions) that you possess valuable soft skills like communication and adaptability.
Create life-long memories
The friends you make and the adventures you embark on will forever shape who you are.
Cultivate global connection
For more support in building experience and giving back abroad, you can contact these details.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (800) 597-3675
Travel journal stories
Travel Experiences US Residents
June 5, 2025
10 -min read
Indiana native, Savannah, recently returned from her Work & Travel Australia adventure and shares the wisdom she learned along the way.
For International ParticipantsFor HostsTravel Experiences US Residents
June 4, 2025
7 -min read
Cultural exchange is more than just travel—it’s about meeting new people, hearing their stories, and gaining a deeper, more personal understanding of the world around us. And honestly? That kind of connection matters now more than ever.
Travel Experiences US Residents
June 4, 2025
3 -min read
So you’ve set your compass north and need some help working out the logistics, eh? Good news! Getting a Permanent Residence Visa or Work Permit are not the only ways to enjoy an extended stay in Canada while being able to make money. Programs like Working Holiday and WWOOF provide creative and rewarding ways for U.S. citizens to explore beyond the northern border.
