"Living Local" in Guatemala
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina visits a market in Guatemala and makes a surprising discovery.
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A Visit to Phnom Penh
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
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Anna spends time in Cambodia's capital before starting her volunteer project in the jungle.
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The New and the Old in Antigua
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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What does an influx of tourism mean for Guatemala's most famous city?
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Volunteer with Cuso International
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
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Our skilled volunteers share knowledge, ideas and experience to improve the quality of health, education and the environment, strengthen communities and influence lasting social change.
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6 Ways to Combat Homesickness
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- Written by: Alana Fata
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Strategies for culture shock.
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The Importance of Making Local Friends
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
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Leave the guidebook behind and connect with new friends.
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Top Two Tourist Sites in Siem Reap
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
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Anna crosses over into Cambodia from Thailand.
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Breaking News in Uganda
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- Written by: Nikki Gladstone
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Living Without Power in Tanzania
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
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The highs and lows of unstable electricity (and there are little to no highs).
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Living on the Safari’s Edge in Uganda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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For communities living on the edge of animal territory, nature rules.
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The Problems with One-Way Tickets
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
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Purchasing a one-way ticket seemed romantic, until it turned into disaster.
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Why Would Overseas NGOs Want International Volunteers?
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
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Do overseas NGOs really want international volunteers? Absolutely, according to new research by Dr. Erin Barnhart.
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How to Be a Star Volunteer
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5 ways to make a difference making a difference
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Ugandan Grasshopper Season
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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The UN calls insects a sustainable food source. Trina calls them a delicious treat.
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A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in Thailand
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
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Living without modern-day distractions in the jungles of Thailand.
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Surviving Rainy Season in Vietnam
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- Written by: Alana Fata
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Preparing for typhoons while working abroad.
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Uganda vs. Rwanda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina contemplates the Rwandan side of the border; taxis, borders and brioche.
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The Difference Between "Travelling" and "Living Abroad"
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina learns that living is less romantic than travel.
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The Uncertainty of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Anna Sawchuk
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What to do when excitement turns into anxiety.
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Transitioning from Textbooks to Tourist Town
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- Written by: Alana Fata
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
Putting a degree in International Project Management to work.
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Finding Positivity Across the Globe
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- Written by: Nikki Gladstone
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
It’s one month into my international development fellowship with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada and I can say I am finally finding my footing.
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