Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
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The pros and cons of donating your time to a worthy cause.
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When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
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Is Budget Travel Over?
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
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Being a cost-conscious traveller can feel like a full-time job. Here's how I manage my finances on the road.
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Dancing Through Life
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt.
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Don't Touch the Animals. . .
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
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. . .but what if the animal touches me?
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Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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Exploring the connections between my life and that of Lee Miller, the American Surrealist photographer.
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Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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Seeing art and creativity through an Egyptian lens.
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Monthly Matters: Volunteering with Girls in Tanzania
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
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Volunteering my time in Arusha, Tanzania has been a surreal, yet satisfying experience.
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At 50, I Quit My Career to Travel Through Africa
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- Written by: Joanna McBride
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There's no age cut-off for a gap year. I'm just setting out now.
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The Power of Choice
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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After returning to Egypt, I'm reflecting on the privilege in my position.
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I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
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Swapping Netflix for the Nile
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- Written by: Lucy Bailey
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I went home to the UK, but everywhere I looked, there was Egypt.
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How to Teach English in Morocco
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- Written by: Mandy Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers.
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How to Become a Safari Guide
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- Written by: Martina Trevisan
- Category: Work Abroad
Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.
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How to Become a Safari Guide
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Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.
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Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Travellers are beginning to recognize privilege; a huge step forward in conversations about voluntourism. A Q&A with author Pippa Biddle.
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Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism
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Travellers are beginning to recognize privilege; a huge step forward in conversations about voluntourism. A Q&A with author Pippa Biddle.
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Why I Travel: Defending the Wild Dogs of Namibia
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- Written by: Emma Reasoner
- Category: Why we travel
My biology degree taught me to work with wildlife; the local community taught me to work with people.
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Volunteer with World At Play
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- Written by: World At Play
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
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Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse
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- Written by: Naankuse Foundation
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Experience animal care, rehabilitation, wildlife veterinary action, rhino tracking, African wild dog, carnivore-conflict, spotted hyena and elephant research, and upliftment of the San Bushmen.
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How to Prevent a Putzi Fly Infection While Travelling in Africa
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- Written by: Mark Dickinson
- Category: Travel Health
Crocodiles and hippos are dangerous, but these guys can really get under your skin.
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