Day in the Life: Development Worker in Bolivia

Day in the Life: Development Worker in Bolivia

Sleeping is for when you're between overseas placements. 
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Where is Mauritania?

Where is Mauritania?

Don't worry. Mauritanians may be asking themselves the same thing.
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Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
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Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana

Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana

Five must-haves for volunteering abroad. 
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Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

Out For Blood: Preventing Tick Bites

If your summer travel plans include playing or working outdoors, know how to recognize, avoid—and get rid of—these dangerous hitchhikers.
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Chatting with Monks

Chatting with Monks

Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
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A Duty to Care: The ad-hoc humanitarian response in Lesvos, Greece

A Duty to Care: The ad-hoc humanitarian response in Lesvos, Greece

Are ad-hoc volunteers helping or hindering refugee relief efforts in Greece?
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    A Duty to Care

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    Are ad-hoc volunteers helping or hindering refugee relief efforts in Greece?

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Different Times of the Month

Different Times of the Month

For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.
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    Taboo Time of Month

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    For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.

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Cultural Crash Course in India

Cultural Crash Course in India

Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.
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    Cultural Crash Course in India

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    Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.

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Con Voyage

Con Voyage

How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
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    Con Voyage

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    How to avoid scams, keep your cash - and still have fun.

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Summer Sale! 10% Off All Of Our Volunteering Projects

Summer Sale! 10% Off All Of Our Volunteering Projects

Until the end of the month we have 10% off all of our volunteering projects around the world, so choose your dream project now!
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Redefining My Expectations of the Global South

Redefining My Expectations of the "Global South"

How can you prepare for the unknown?
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Praying for Rain

Praying for Rain

Cambodia is experiencing the worst drought in decades. How can travellers and expats help?
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Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Selective Vaccinations: Staying Healthy Off the Beaten Path

Which shots do you really need? It depends not only on where you're going, but also what you'll be doing there. Part two of a two-part series.
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Ya Ba Deh: Finding Balance in a New Burma

"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma

Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future. 
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The Best Places to Make a Home in Latin America

The Best Places to Make a Home in Latin America

Want to learn Spanish? Grow your career? Just chill out? Dependent on your goals, not all Latin American regions are equal.
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Beyond the Expat Bubble

Beyond the Expat Bubble

It's an easy fallback to spend time with other travellers. But how does it affect your experience abroad?
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How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life. 
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Why I Travel: Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

Why I Travel: Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

Cathy Hue works crazy hours, lives in a little wooden shed and spends three out of four weeks in the bush. She wouldn't trade it for anything.
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