From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice

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    From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice

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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
At the End of Your Bucket List

At the End of Your Bucket List

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    At the End of Your Bucket List

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    What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here's what you need to know.

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What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha

Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha

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    Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha

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    Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.

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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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    Work Abroad: The Blue Ocean Approach

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    A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.

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A case for launching your international career in emerging markets.
Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    Burma & the Art of Motorbike Safety

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    No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.

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No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico

Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico

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    Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico

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    In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.

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In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
Empowering Women in Guyana

Empowering Women in Guyana

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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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A graduate gains real-world experience on an international development internship.
Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

Pack Your Rain Boots for Peru

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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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An international development intern in Cusco gets a taste of local working culture—and guinea pig.
A Sweet Internship Posting in Cameroon

A Sweet Internship Posting in Cameroon

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    Healthcare Work in International Development

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    It takes a special skill set to work as a healthcare provider in an international development setting. Here's what you need to know.

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For new local entrepreneurs, traditional beekeeping knowledge could be gold.
Cooking Lessons in Myanmar

Cooking Lessons in Myanmar

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    Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

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    Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.

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What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
What it Means to Be a Woman in Ireland

What it Means to Be a Woman in Ireland

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How I was unconsciously hindering my adaptation to life abroad. 
Indonesias New Marine Ambassadors

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

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On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
How to Really Learn a Language

How to Really Learn a Language

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    How to Really Learn a Language

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    Six strategies to boost your language learning.

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Six strategies to boost your language learning.
Humanitarian Aid Work: Whos Helping the Helpers?

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

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    Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

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    Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.

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Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo

5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo

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    Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

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    Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.

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Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

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    Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

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    Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.

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Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
Ending Deforestation in Tanzania

Ending Deforestation in Tanzania

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    Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer

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    Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.

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Each year in Tanzania, an area of natural forest nearly the size of Rhode Island is cleared. Local communities and international volunteers are working together to change that.
How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

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    How to Get a Teaching Job at an International School

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    We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.

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We asked a veteran international teacher, recruiter and author what it takes to take your teaching career on the road.
Andy Steves’ Guide to Planning a Weekend Excursion

Andy Steves’ Guide to Planning a Weekend Excursion

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    Andy Steves' Guide to Planning a Weekend Excursion

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    Tips for organizing your ultimate study abroad weekend away.

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Tips for organizing your ultimate study abroad weekend away.

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