The Power of Friendship & Buses in Vietnam
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
When a lost item results in finding something even greater.
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
What It's Like to Volunteer Abroad with No Internet or Cell Phone
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I'm on an enforced digital detox.
The DIY Sabbatical
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How I turned the idea of an adult gap year into a reality.
Who Are the Mizuan?
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Meeting Nobel prize winners, environmental experts and activists aboard Peace Boat.
A Slice of Home in Rome
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- Written by: Elana Rabinowitz
- Category: Why we travel
Arriving in the Eternal City after two years in rural Sri Lanka, only one thing could get me through this kind of culture shock.
What I Wish I Knew Before Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Charmaine Kong
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Five things that surprised me working in international development.
8 Family Budget Travel Tips
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- Written by: Kate Gilgan
- Category: Budget Traveller
. . .that even budget budget travellers don't know.
Deaf Person Travel Tips
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering abroad can be difficult. Here are some strategies that helped me on my journey.
Studying With a Sense of Purpose
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Volunteering abroad has help me realize my future career aspirations.
How My Precarious Employment Turned Into a Blessing
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- Written by: Charmaine Kong
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
My own underemployment has allowed me to volunteer with underemployed youth abroad.
Modern Day Troubadour
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How music transcends culture and language.
My Role on Peace Boat
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A glimpse into the life of a volunteer teacher.
What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat.
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The children are back and ready to learn, and I'm back and ready to teach.
The Shock of Returning to American Life
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After two years abroad, going home wasn't what I expected.
Flying from One Family to Another
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A long-awaited return home allowed me to focus on my past, present and future.
How to Say Goodbye
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leaving one country is marked in different ways.
Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How volunteering helps to change attitudes.
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye.
