The Best Place to Shop in Accra

The Best Place to Shop in Accra

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Blogger Camaro reflects on retail therapy, Ghana-style.
What Not to Pack for a Volunteer Construction Project

What Not to Pack for a Volunteer Construction Project

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Think that volunteering in Bali means that you should pack a bikini and flip-flops? Think again.
A Day Trip in Madagascar

A Day Trip in Madagascar

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A stroll through the streets of Ambositra re-awakens an international volunteer's senses.
Building a Future in Indonesia

Building a Future in Indonesia

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Volunteers in Bali ensure that houses become a home.
Remedies for Altitude Sickness

Remedies for Altitude Sickness

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Rudayna attempts to catch her breath while working abroad in Quito, Ecuador.
An International Volunteers First Week in Guyana

An International Volunteer's First Week in Guyana

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In the land of lush rainforest and friendly smiles, Andrew reflects on what the phrase "third world" really means.
5 Reasons to Travel Solo

5 Reasons to Travel Solo

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Me, myself and I: finding solace and strength in solo travel.
How to survive GMT: Ghana Maybe Time

How to survive "GMT": Ghana Maybe Time

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Ghana: Where nothing goes as planned and everything works out beautifully anyway.

Two weeks to take-off!

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Andrew O'Dea's mantra for preparing for his overseas volunteer project? "Optimism!"
Escape to Udaipur

Escape to Udaipur

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Carly escapes her life an intern by remembering how to be a traveller again.
Jump into the sea of cars

Jump into the sea of cars

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For AIESEC intern Jackie, navigating the cultural divide in India was as easy as crossing the street.
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Interning Overseas.

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Interning Overseas.

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AIESEC blogger Genevieve faces culture shock in India head-on.
Explore, dream, discover.

"Explore, dream, discover."

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As Youth Challenge International blogger Andrew O'Dea prepares to depart for Guyana, he reflects on Mark Twain's famous words. 

Top 10 Tips to Surviving an Internship Abroad

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An AIESEC intern in Portugal shares his advice for making the most of working abroad.
The Fix-It Mentality and Local Businesses in India

The Fix-It Mentality and Local Businesses in India

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In India, anything worth owning is something worth fixing. 

How to Survive a Ghanaian Health Care Clinic

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Sometimes navigating foreign medical clinics can cause more pain than the initial illness.
I graduated from university and woke up in India.

I graduated from university and woke up in India.

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How AIESEC intern Carly decided to work in India.

Overcoming Travel Anxiety

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As AIESEC intern Genevieve prepares for her overseas placement, "helpful horror stories" aren't making her task any easier. 
DIY Dining in Havana

DIY Dining in Havana

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Havana travel blogger Conner Gorry shares her tips for throwing a dinner party in Cuba.

6 Top Tips for India Internships

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How to take full advantage of the country of a billion opportunities.

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