Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

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The pros and cons of donating your time to a worthy cause.
When Your Work Abroad Dreams Dont Go to Plan

When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

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Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
Is Budget Travel Over?

Is Budget Travel Over?

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 Being a cost-conscious traveller can feel like a full-time job. Here's how I manage my finances on the road. 
Dancing Through Life

Dancing Through Life

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Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt.
Dont Touch the Animals. . .

Don't Touch the Animals. . .

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. . .but what if the animal touches me?
Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

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Exploring the connections between my life and that of Lee Miller, the American Surrealist photographer. 
Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

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 Seeing art and creativity through an Egyptian lens.
Monthly Matters: Volunteering with Girls in Tanzania

Monthly Matters: Volunteering with Girls in Tanzania

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Volunteering my time in Arusha, Tanzania has been a surreal, yet satisfying experience.
At 50, I Quit My Career to Travel Through Africa

At 50, I Quit My Career to Travel Through Africa

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There's no age cut-off for a gap year. I'm just setting out now.
The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice

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After returning to Egypt, I'm reflecting on the privilege in my position.
I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

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TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
Swapping Netflix for the Nile

Swapping Netflix for the Nile

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I went home to the UK, but everywhere I looked, there was Egypt. 
How to Teach English in Morocco

How to Teach English in Morocco

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Find out why demand is high in this up-and-coming destination for TEFL teachers.
How to Become a Safari Guide

How to Become a Safari Guide

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    Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.

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Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.
Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism

Social Justice, Colonialism and Reforming Voluntourism

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    Travellers are beginning to recognize privilege; a huge step forward in conversations about voluntourism. A Q&A with author Pippa Biddle.

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Travellers are beginning to recognize privilege; a huge step forward in conversations about voluntourism. A Q&A with author Pippa Biddle.
Why I Travel: Defending the Wild Dogs of Namibia

Why I Travel: Defending the Wild Dogs of Namibia

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My biology degree taught me to work with wildlife; the local community taught me to work with people.
Volunteer with World At Play

Volunteer with World At Play

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Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.
International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

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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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse

Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse

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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.
How to Prevent a Putzi Fly Infection While Travelling in Africa

How to Prevent a Putzi Fly Infection While Travelling in Africa

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Crocodiles and hippos are dangerous, but these guys can really get under your skin.

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