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Working on Ghana Time
June 22, 2016

Working on Ghana Time

As an international volunteer, success isn't about speeding up; it's about slowing down. 
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Two women stand on the beach in the Gambia.
June 6, 2016

Is Tourism a Political Act? Should It Be?

Tourism in Gambia exposes how prescriptions for Africa are only skin deep.
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May 27, 2016

Faith and Music in Senegal

How jazz and religion go together in Africa.  
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Where is Mauritania?
May 27, 2016

Where is Mauritania?

Don't worry. Mauritanians may be asking themselves the same thing.
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Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana
May 24, 2016

Packing List for Volunteers in Ghana

Five must-haves for volunteering abroad. 
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Redefining My Expectations of the "Global South"
May 23, 2016

Redefining My Expectations of the "Global South"

How can you prepare for the unknown?
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A woman walks past a sign for an election in Marrakesh, Morocco
April 15, 2016

Creative Modernity in Morocco

Looking beyond Western ideals of what makes a "modern" country.
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Spot the mongoose
March 28, 2016

Why I Travel: Wildlife Conservation in South Africa

Cathy Hue works crazy hours, lives in a little wooden shed and spends three out of four weeks in the bush. She wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Cycling Through Stereotypes
March 18, 2016

Cycling Through Stereotypes

As Tom bikes closer to Africa, he's startled by his own reliance on stereotypes.
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Taking on West Africa by Bike
March 18, 2016

Taking on West Africa by Bike

Tom is taking a road less travelled, to tell a story that isn't often told.
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Students from Wabane District in Cameroon running to participate in workshops.
March 14, 2016

Why I Travel: To Support Menstruating Girls in Cameroon

The start of menarche signals the exciting transition to womanhood. But for girls in Central Africa, it can also mark a new period of isolation and fear.
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A traveller rides a train through Tanzania.
November 23, 2015

I Went to Africa and I Didn't Help

Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.
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