Changing the Tune of Social Activism
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Why we travel
Vancouver’s Sol Guy is mixing music, celebrity and social activism to spark real change in the entertainment and non-profit worlds.
Village People: Cultural Tourism in Tanzania
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- Written by: Mary Katherine Keown
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Cultural tourism, if done properly, can bring economic development to the poorest communities in Tanzania.
Mounting Awareness on Kilimanjaro
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- Written by: Cari Mason
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Work Abroad
A love for travel isn't all it takes to be a tour leader. Four professional guides offer you their expert advice on the ups and downs of the business, and how you can break into it.
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
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- Written by: Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
Malaria Misconceptions
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
Opening Dialogue in Tanzania
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- Written by: Tannis Hett and Tom Peacock
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous—but the spirit of its young people may be even greater.
Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.
Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
Africa SOMA - Meeting of the Minds
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
An exchange programme gives kids from Nairobi's slums and Maasai children a chance to teach each other about the different ways of life within their own country.
Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
Pumpin' the Volume: District Six Records
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Why we travel
Former development studies student and District Six Records founder, Dave Guenette, has introduced North America to some of Africa's hottest musicians. It's not about charity: it's about music.
Picturing Progress in Zanzibar
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
A youth project on the island of Zanzibar has young women in the community taking pictures. But what they are taking away from the project is infinitely more valuable.
Getting a Shipboard Education
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- Written by: Kate Daley
- Category: Study Abroad
How to earn credits while sailing the open seas.
Cooking up Clean Air with Clean Burning Stoves
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- Written by: Kim Fisher
- Category: Why we travel
A stove that can save lives and slow global warming? How the clean burning stove is doing just that.
Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Just because you've made it home doesn't mean you are out of the woods! Dr. Mark Wise takes a look at a few of the more common post-travel health issues, and what to do about them.
Backgrounder: Sudan
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
The name Sudan is derived from the Arabic "bilad-al-Sudan" or "land of the blacks."
A Chronological Look at the Life of Jane Goodall
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- Written by: Elizabeth LeReverend
- Category: Sidebars
Backgrounder: Ivory Coast
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
The conflict between the Government of Republique Cote d'Ivoire and rebel forces has been in the news lately. Here's a bit of background about the situation.
