Buying a One-Way Ticket to Tanzania
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
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I ask myself if I am crazy on a daily basis. I am buying a one-way ticket to Tanzania.
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Reverse “Identity” Shock: Beyond Jet Lag and Culture Clash
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
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Making the transition from "volunteer" to "tourist."
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Memories of Zanzibar
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
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After two months volunteering overseas, Shanna reflects on her top five experiences in Tanzania.
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Homestay Living: The Good, The Bad and the Truth
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
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Living with a host family offers unexpected cultural immersion—and challenges.
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The Two Week Rule: An Arrival Survival Guide
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
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Think you're going to hit the ground running overseas? Think again.
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The "Right" Time to Volunteer Abroad
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
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After seven years, Shanna turns her back on "adulthood" to return to Africa.
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Village People: Cultural Tourism in Tanzania
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- Written by: Mary Katherine Keown
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Cultural tourism, if done properly, can bring economic development to the poorest communities in Tanzania.
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Dreaming up a Borderless World
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
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Doctors Without Borders Canada founder, Dr. Richard Heinzl has travelled to 75 countries (and counting.) He speaks with Verge about living life adventurously.
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Backgrounder: Afghanistan
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Beyond the bombings: a glimpse of Afghanistan's recent and not-so-recent history.
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Opening Dialogue in Tanzania
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- Written by: Tannis Hett and Tom Peacock
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The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous—but the spirit of its young people may be even greater.
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Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 1
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
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A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
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Must-See Global Eco Hotspots
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- Written by: Verge
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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.
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Picturing Progress in Zanzibar
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
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A youth project on the island of Zanzibar has young women in the community taking pictures. But what they are taking away from the project is infinitely more valuable.
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A Chronological Look at the Life of Jane Goodall
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- Written by: Elizabeth LeReverend
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The Irrepressible Dr. Jane Goodall
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- Written by: Elizabeth LeReverend
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Why is the world's most famous conservation activist so optimistic?
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