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Choluteca Medicine

Details: Written by: Wendy Cohan; Category: Volunteer Abroad

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Choluteca Medicine
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Providing primary healthcare in rural Central America.
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Providing primary healthcare in rural Central America.

Putting it All on the Table: Eating with Host Families

Details: Written by: Katrina Keegan; Category: Study Abroad

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Eating with Host Families
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Finding your way in a family and culture, one bite at a time.
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Signing up for a homestay means navigating a new culture, family and diet. From dietary restrictions to vehement dislikes, here's how to find your place at the table.

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

Details: Written by: Alexandra Merullo; Category: Travel Health

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Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition
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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.
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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel.

9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home

Details: Written by: Jeff Minthorn & Jessica Lockhart; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

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9 Ways to Travel Meaningfully From Home
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The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has us confined to our quarters for the time being. We've come up with a few suggestions for how to keep that travel bug alive and well.

The Therapy that Allowed Me to Quell My Fears & Travel Solo

Details: Written by: Jennifer Roberts; Category: Travel Health

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I wanted to fulfill my dream of teaching abroad but struggled with anxiety. This tool helped me take control.

How to Learn Thai in Thailand

Details: Written by: Amy Poulton; Category: Study Abroad

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For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.

A Bite of Beijing

Details: Written by: Huining Luo, Qian Zhang, Huan Yan & Chen Liang; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

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Four Chinese students share their favourite local snacks—and some history of their city in the process.

8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit

Details: Written by: Caelan Beard; Category: Volunteer Abroad

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8 Signs Your Volunteer Abroad Program is Legit
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How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.
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How to find the right overseas volunteer placement that truly benefits everyone involved.

How to Volunteer Abroad for Free

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Volunteer Abroad

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How to Volunteer Abroad for Free
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Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?
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Hosting international volunteers requires a considerable amount of time and resources. But does that mean you have to pay to volunteer abroad?

The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light

Details: Written by: Kate Gilgan; Category: Beyond the Guidebook

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The Ultimate Guide to Packing Light
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Lighten your load with these tips.
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Lighten your load with these tips.

How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition

Details: Written by: Jessica Lockhart; Category: Travel Health

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How to Travel with a Pre-existing Condition
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A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.
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A pre-existing medical condition need not stop your travels. Here's what you need to know.

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Details: Written by: Kelly Iverson; Category: Travel Health

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Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad
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Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
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Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

Trek for Good: Join the 2020 Cuso Challenge

Details: Written by: Cuso International; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

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Combine travel, adventure and philanthropy with this epic hike to Machu Picchu. Explore the world of the Incas while supporting Cuso’s mission to eradicate poverty.

Volunteer with World At Play

Details: Written by: World At Play; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

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Join our international team in February to run sport and developmental play sessions in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Uganda.

A World of Opportunity

Details: Written by: Tyler Michalek; Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs

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Following three months of international travel, I returned to the States in late June to find that my summer had just begun.

International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home

Details: Written by: Heather Sinclair; Category: Volunteer Abroad

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International Volunteering: The Challenge of Returning Home
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Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.
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Spoiler: Unpacking your overseas experience will be about as interesting to your friends as unpacking your backpack.

Enter the Animal Kingdom of Naankuse

Details: Written by: Naankuse Foundation; Category: Latest program news & sponsored content

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Experience animal care, rehabilitation, wildlife veterinary action, rhino tracking, African wild dog, carnivore-conflict, spotted hyena and elephant research, and upliftment of the San Bushmen.