Trekking In Nepal: When Plans Go Wrong
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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Three days from the nearest road, I had no money, no phone and no plan.
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After the Honeymoon Ends
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
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The excitement from moving abroad? It will end. Here are a few tips on what to do when that happens.
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Making it Last in Nepal
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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What does it mean to build for sustainability?
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Five Differences Between Being a Tourist & Living in Japan
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
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You can never truly know a country until you've lived there.
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Donating My Creativity
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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Photographing for charities in Asia.
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Four Reasons I'm Scared to Work Abroad
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- Written by: Lorraine Chai
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My top challenges—and how I'm tackling them.
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
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Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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That Time I Thought I'd Die In China
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
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Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.
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Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
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Five lessons learned from taking public transport abroad.
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The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
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An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
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Loss Across Oceans
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- Written by: Laura Winberg
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Dealing with the passing of a loved one from half a world away is hard, but it can be done.
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Bali's Trash Conundrum
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- Written by: Natalie Kane Stickel
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Each year, millions of travellers come to this small Indonesian island for its pristine beaches and reefs, and leave behind a mountain of rubbish.
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Mangrove Matters
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- Written by: Emma McDowell
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From the classroom to the mangrove forest, Emma's year in Thailand is taking an interesting turn.
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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A Language Litany
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- Written by: Jordan Reed
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Finding bathrooms and making small talk—all part of picking up Survival Chinese (or, in my case, making a fool of myself).
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A Year of Teaching in Thailand
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
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As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
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Why I'm Moving to Taiwan
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- Written by: Nicole Segura
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Nicole finds "purpose" in her latest journey.
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How Not to Mess Up a Move to China
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- Written by: Laura Winberg
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10 tips to make your transition abroad easier.
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Cooking Lessons in Myanmar
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- Written by: Mikaila Ross (sponsor content)
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What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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