Riding With Edna
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina experiences a Ugandan celebration of life.
How to Plan a 10,000km Trip
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- Written by: Greg Snell
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
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Creating the ultimate international itinerary.
Learning the Language of Rain
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Sometimes, communication has nothing to do with words.
3 Ways to Cure Reverse Culture Shock
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Taking small steps to make big adjustments.
A Day in the Life of an International Volunteer in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
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Think you've got a busy day? Wait until you read about Leah's average day volunteering in South America.
Redefining "Grassroots" Development in Uganda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina looks beyond the international development buzzwords.
Coming Home from Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
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The toll of six months spent abroad.
Five Highlights Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
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Making the most of a summer overseas.
Lessons on "Development" in Uganda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
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Trina learns the true meaning of the phrase "no hurry in Africa."
Buying a One-Way Ticket to Tanzania
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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I ask myself if I am crazy on a daily basis. I am buying a one-way ticket to Tanzania.
Why I Decided to Volunteer in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
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Leah's top reasons for spending a summer abroad.
A Primer to Takoradi, Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Valuable tips for those heading to Takoradi for the first time.
I Conquered My Fear of Traveling as a Solo Female
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- Written by: Eva Zhu
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Overcoming the unknown as a solo female traveller.
Adapting Best Business Practices to Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Adapting plans: when social media is the Sunday market.
Surviving Your First Two Weeks In Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Once the "honeymoon" wears off, what's the best way to settle in?
How to Be a Star Volunteer
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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How to Be a Star Volunteer
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5 ways to make a difference making a difference
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An element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer.
Why Overseas Non-Profits Want International Volunteers
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Why overseas non-profits want international volunteers
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Optimistic findings from the first in-depth study of volunteers' overseas footprint.
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Is international volunteering just an ineffective indulgence for rich North Americans? Not according to new research by Dr Erin Barnhart.
Bringing Medicine to Panama's Jungle... via Boat
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Docs Afloat
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Bringing medical assistance to some of the world's most remote communities.
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A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers.
Bringing Medicine to Panama's Jungle... via Boat
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
- article header:
Docs Afloat
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Bringing medical assistance to some of the world's most remote communities.
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A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers.
Reverse “Identity” Shock: Beyond Jet Lag and Culture Clash
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Making the transition from "volunteer" to "tourist."