Ask the Expert Rob Sangster Rob has traveled in more than 100 countries and all seven continents. His wanderlust has lured him all over Asia, Central America, about half of the countries in Africa and South America, the Pacific Islands, most of Western and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and throughout the United States. If you are just beginning to visit the rest of the world that's not likely unless you have a rich uncle or can put up security for a loan. Many universities send students to study at foreign campuses for three to nine months but those programs are not cheap. Student exchange programs are great but not free.
Charitable organizations sponsor trips to serve needs in under-developed countries.
If you have the stamina and relevant skills perhaps you can join one. Not only may one of its staff members have ideas for you, as well as information on cheap travel, but CIEE also has a Work Abroad program that might suit you. Think about travel costs in an organized way. Preparing a good budget may show you that travel is even more expensive than you thought. If so, you need to know that.