What to Give to a Volcano

What to Give to a Volcano

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How I discovered the power of Hawaii.
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. 
Volunteering at a Permaculture Food Forest for Dummies

Volunteering at a Permaculture Food Forest for Dummies

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Working the land is messy, but infinitely rewarding.
Our First Impressions of Big Island, Hawaii

Our First Impressions of Big Island, Hawaii

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Discovering our home for the next two months. 
Volunteering Abroad Isnt All Sun and Sand

Volunteering Abroad Isn't All Sun and Sand

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Not even in Hawaii. 
Dont Touch the Animals. . .

Don't Touch the Animals. . .

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. . .but what if the animal touches me?
Volunteering at a Mountain Refuge in Argentina

Volunteering at a Mountain Refuge in Argentina

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Max shares his advice for would-be Workaway.info volunteers.
From City Life, to Van Life, to Off-The-Grid Farm Life

From City Life, to Van Life, to Off-The-Grid Farm Life

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Why my family of three has decided to volunteer in Hawaii.
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 Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

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How I ended up volunteering on a honey farm in Ecuador.
Inside Peru’s December 2022 Political Protests

Inside Peru’s December 2022 Political Protests

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I came to Peru on a whim and was caught in the crossfire of violent political protests. 
Why Im Spending a Year Travelling Across Central & South America

Why I'm Spending a Year Travelling Across Central & South America

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Here's why I hope to learn on my deep dive into Latin American culture. 
A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

A Guide to Community Tourism Experiences

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What is community tourism, why are local communities embracing it and where can you go to join a community tourism project?
Keeping the Wild in Wildlife Tourism

Keeping the "Wild" in Wildlife Tourism

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With wildlife tourism, the distinction between what's ethical and what’s not isn’t always obvious. Here are some guiding principles for your next trip.
Gap Year Primer

Gap Year Primer

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Any gap year expert or veteran knows, the secret to a successful gap year lies in one thing: Good planning.
Q & A: The Last Tourist

Q & A: The Last Tourist

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Canadian filmmaker Tyson Sadler set out to explore the impacts of travel on the communities we visit. He hopes to spark difficult conversations about the way we travel.
Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

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    Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees

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    People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.

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People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.
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.
How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson

How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson

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    How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson

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    With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer.

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With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer.

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