Inside Peru’s December 2022 Political Protests
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- Written by: Max Olson
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I came to Peru on a whim and was caught in the crossfire of violent political protests.
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Trek for Good: Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge
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- Written by: Cuso International
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Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the world of the Incas while supporting Cuso’s mission to eradicate poverty.
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Postcards From the Centre of a Tourism Explosion
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Armed only with selfie-sticks, masses of tourists jostle for their very own "authentic experience".
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Postcards From the Centre of a Tourism Explosion
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Armed only with selfie-sticks, masses of tourists jostle for "authentic experience" bragging rights.
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Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats
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- Written by: Ariana Crisafulli
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Whether it's a quest for self-awareness, a cure for mental maladies or just the next big high, travellers are turning a traditional Amazonian healing ceremony into a multi-million dollar industry.
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The Power of Grassroots Exchange
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
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What I have learned from exchange programs on Peace Boat.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Charmaine Kong
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Five things that surprised me working in international development.
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How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing
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- Written by: Charmaine Kong
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My own underemployment has allowed me to volunteer with underemployed youth abroad.
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7 Random Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
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There's a new lesson every day when you intern abroad.
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Carrying Travel Into My Everyday Life
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
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I'm anticipating my return home—both for better and for worse.
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A Day in the Life of an Intern at a Peruvian NGO
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
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What my typical day looks like, from start-to-finish.
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Why I Decided to Complete My Social Work Internship Abroad
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
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Two weeks was all I need to know it was the right decision.
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7 Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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I thought I was going to change the world. Instead, I learned that change takes time.
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Life at a Different Pace in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear.
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Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear.
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An Introduction to Arequipa
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.
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Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
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Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru
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- Written by: Cuso International - Sponsor Content
- Category: Why we travel
An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.
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Healthcare Work in International Development
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It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.
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Volunteering in the Jungles of Peru with Cuso International
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- Written by: Kathryn Dunmore (Sponsor content)
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Read about Rubén’s incredible experience with his wife and daughter as an International Development Scientist in the Amazon jungles of Peru.
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