Balancing Selflessness and Self as a Volunteer
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- Written by: Alana Jenkins
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Learning when to give to others and when to give back to yourself.
Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
Offering Aid in Myanmar
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- Written by: Kyle Anderson
- Category: Study Abroad Blogs
Lending a greater meaning to my work abroad.
The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma
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- Written by: Isadora Vadasz
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety
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- Written by: Andrea Hoang
- Category: Travel Health
No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
Cooking Lessons in Myanmar
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- Written by: Mikaila Ross (sponsor content)
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization?
Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma.
Being a Better Tourist in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse.
Chatting with Monks
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future.
How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life.
Why I'm Volunteering with Monks in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Kaelyn leaves a life of comfort behind—again.
Burma Travel: Open to Tourists—and to Debate
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
After 15 years, Aung San Suu Kyi’s call for a tourism boycott has been lifted. But debate around travelling in Burma remains relevant.
The No-Travel Guide to Burma
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- Written by: Erin Grinnell
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
What's in a Name? Burma vs. Myanmar
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
There is much confusion regarding the official name of this South-East Asian country: some call it Burma, others Myanmar. So what is the official name of the country? Well, it depends...
Backgrounder: Burma
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- Written by: Verge
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Drugs, Democracy and Violence: A brief history of Burma
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
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- Written by: Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
