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Choluteca Medicine

Details: Written by: Wendy Cohan; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Providing primary healthcare in rural Central America.

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Choluteca Medicine
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Providing primary healthcare in rural Central America.
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Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

Details: Written by: Katrina Keegan; Category: Study Abroad

Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table.

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Eating with Host Families
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Finding your way in a family and culture, one bite at a time.
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The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

Details: Written by: Alexandra Merullo; Category: Travel Health

I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.

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Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition
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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.
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9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

Details: Written by: Jeff Minthorn & Jessica Lockhart; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

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9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home
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The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.
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The Therapy that Allowed Me to Quell My Fears & Travel Solo

Details: Written by: Jennifer Roberts; Category: Travel Health

I wanted to fulfill my dream of teaching abroad but struggled with anxiety. This tool helped me take control.

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How to Learn Thai in Thailand

Details: Written by: Amy Poulton; Category: Study Abroad

For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.

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A Bite of Beijing

Details: Written by: Huining Luo, Qian Zhang, Huan Yan & Chen Liang; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.

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8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

Details: Written by: Caelan Beard; Category: Volunteer Abroad

How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

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8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit
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How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.
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How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?

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How to Volunteer Abroad for Free
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Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?
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The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

Details: Written by: Kate Gilgan; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

Lighten your load with these tips.

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The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light
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Lighten your load with these tips.
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How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Travel Health

A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition
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A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.
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Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Details: Written by: Kelly Iverson; Category: Travel Health

Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

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Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad
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Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
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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.

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Volunteer with World At Play

Details: Written by: World At Play; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.

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A World of Opportunity

Details: Written by: Tyler Michalek; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Following three months of international travel, I returned to the States in late June to find that my summer had just begun.

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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

Details: Written by: Heather Sinclair; Category: Volunteer Abroad

Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.

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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
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Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse

Details: Written by: Naankuse Foundation; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

Experience animal care, rehabilitation, wildlife veterinary action, rhino tracking, African wild dog, carnivore-conflict, spotted hyena and elephant research, and upliftment of the San Bushmen.

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Hope and Hopelessness in Copán

Details: Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

Shortly after my return to Copán, one of my dear local friends and colleagues was murdered in cold blood.

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When Workaway Goes Wrong

Details: Written by: Tyler Michalek; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

And how to make it right.

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6 Ways That Volunteering Abroad Transforms Your Resume

Details: Written by: Alana Jenkins; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

How to communicate your volunteer abroad experience to employers.

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