Faceplanting My Way Into an Overseas Emergency Room
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- Written by: Mark Dickinson
- Category: Travel Health
The downfalls (literally) of being a 54-year-old backpacker.
Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact.
#JustAddZebras
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering doesn't have to stop with your official placement. Earn those stripes.
How to Fix a Broken Heart
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Dealing with the heartbreak of living abroad.
Are Aid Workers Flexible to the Point of Breaking?
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
What's the true cost of "adaptability"?
How to Make Friends and Not Terrify People
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
"Dos" and "don'ts" for building a community abroad.
Day in the Life: Development Worker in Bolivia
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Sleeping is for when you're between overseas placements.
How to Survive Your First Weeks Abroad
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to cope when homesickness strikes.
Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Make the wise choice—spend your next vacation volunteering at one of five orphanages in Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic or Guatemala.
Igniting Reel Change
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- Written by: James Stairs
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Native Bolivian communities fight for social change with the help of Quebec filmmakers.
Born Into Bolivia
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy and Terry Sebastian
- Category: Work Abroad
Volunteers, doctors, midwives and traditional Bolivian practitioners work together to save lives in rural Bolivia.
Breaking Ground in Bolivia
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
The people of Cha'llapampa, Bolivia, want to encourage tourism. Four student volunteers want to help. But where do you start?
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.
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.
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.
