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- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...


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Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma

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Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.

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- By Simon Worsfold
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
If you think you're just paying for the privilege of working for nothing, think again.

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- By Jean-Marc Hachey
- Category: Work Abroad
An international career doesn't happen overnight. Some tips to get you going.

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- By Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.


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- By Susan Griffith
- Category: Work Abroad
Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.