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Inside Peru’s December 2022 Political Protests

Details: Written by: Max Olson; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

I came to Peru on a whim and was caught in the crossfire of violent political protests.

Trek for Good: Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge

Details: Written by: Cuso International; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

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.

Ayahuasca Tourism: Shamans, Charlatans and Thousand-dollar Retreats

Details: Written by: Ariana Crisafulli; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

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.

The Power of Grassroots Exchange

Details: Written by: Shantel Dickerson; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

What I have learned from exchange programs on Peace Boat.

What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad

Details: Written by: Charmaine Kong; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Five things that surprised me working in international development.

How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing

Details: Written by: Charmaine Kong; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

My own underemployment has allowed me to volunteer with underemployed youth abroad.

7 Random Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru

Details: Written by: Sophie Thoms; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

There's a new lesson every day when you intern abroad.

Carrying Travel Into My Everyday Life

Details: Written by: Sophie Thoms; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

I'm anticipating my return home—both for better and for worse.

A Day in the Life of an Intern at a Peruvian NGO

Details: Written by: Sophie Thoms; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

What my typical day looks like, from start-to-finish.

Why I Decided to Complete My Social Work Internship Abroad

Details: Written by: Sophie Thoms; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Two weeks was all I need to know it was the right decision.

7 Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

I thought I was going to change the world. Instead, I learned that change takes time.

Life at a Different Pace in Peru

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Adjusting to a slower rhythm of living.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

When climbing to new heights means conquering a fear.

Helping Children to Overcome Obstacles in Peru

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

I wanted to help—but first, I had to overcome a big fear.

An Introduction to Arequipa

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Roberta interacts with locals and discovers curiosities as she starts her placement in Peru.

Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad

Details: Written by: Roberta Fregolent; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Stability is not a synonym for happiness.

Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

Details: 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.

Healthcare Work in International Development
It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.