Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There

After returning from Guatemala, Maggie finds herself trapped in post-travel purgatory.
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Why Do We Get Travel Tattoos?

Why Do We Get Travel Tattoos?

Living abroad teaches us to accept that (almost) nothing lasts forever.
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Dear Volunteers of the World

Dear Volunteers of the World

An open letter to all the volunteers abroad. 
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Life Inside a Guatemalan Kaleidoscope

Life Inside a Guatemalan Kaleidoscope

What happens when the boundaries between "travel" and "real life" begin to blur?
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Spanish Language Central

Spanish Language Central

If “learn to speak Spanish” is on your to-do list, you'd best head to Guatemala.
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Construction Volunteering: Building a brighter future

Construction Volunteering: Building a brighter future

Build Abroad’s mission is to build and repair communities all over the world through construction. Check out their trips to Peru, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
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Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America

Volunteer at an Orphanage in Central or South America

Make the wise choice—spend your next vacation volunteering at one of five orphanages in Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic or Guatemala.
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Behind the Canadian Flag: Mining in Central America

Behind the Canadian Flag: Mining in Central America

Trina removed the iconic maple leaf from her backpack. Here, she explains why.
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Weaving Dreams in Guatemala

Weaving Dreams in Guatemala

In rural Guatemala, only one in ten youth reach high school and far fewer ever graduate. Opportunities to invest in a generation of young men and women is a chance to change their lives.
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A Ritual Cleansing in Guatemala

A Ritual Cleansing in Guatemala

Taking a traditional Mayan bath in Comitancillo, Guatemala.
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Living Local in Guatemala

"Living Local" in Guatemala

Trina visits a market in Guatemala and makes a surprising discovery.
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The New and the Old in Antigua

The New and the Old in Antigua

What does an influx of tourism mean for Guatemala's most famous city?
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Taking Public Health to the Street (Dogs)

Taking Public Health to the Street (Dogs)

Promoting public health in Guatemala by caring for man's best friend.
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Bearing Witness in Guatemala

Bearing Witness in Guatemala

Métis lawyer Brenda Gunn works with Mayan survivors of Guatemala's massacres.
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Rock, Water, Fire: Quenching Guatemalas Thirst

Rock, Water, Fire: Quenching Guatemala's Thirst

A team from Niagara tackles water scarcity in rural Guatemala.
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How to Get Your International Career in Gear

How to Get Your International Career in Gear

An international career doesn't happen overnight. Some tips to get you going.
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Getting Around by Bus

Getting Around by Bus

Buses aren't only an eco-friendly way to travel: When it comes to adventure, airplanes just don't compare.  
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