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Resources for Aspiring Travel Writers

Resources for Aspiring Travel Writers

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There are a lot of helpful how-to books on travel writing (e.g. The Travel Writer's Handbook by Zobel and Butler). But my advice is to spend more time actually reading travel writers who inspire you.
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So, You Want to be a Travel Writer

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Six tips to get you started from veteran travel writer Julia Steinecke.
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Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up

Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up

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Just because you've made it home doesn't mean you are out of the woods! Dr. Mark Wise takes a look at a few of the more common post-travel health issues, and what to do about them.
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A Just Vision for Peace

A Just Vision for Peace

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Victims of violence on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are taking peace into their own hands.
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TESL Toolbox

TESL Toolbox

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Thinking about teaching English as a second language? Here are some basics.
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TESL Lingo

TESL Lingo

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TESL terms explained.
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Choosing a TEFL Course

Choosing a TEFL Course

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Interested in teaching overseas but overwhelmed at the options for learning how? Start here for some basics in choosing the right course for you.
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Best Practices and Volunteer Organizations

Best Practices and Volunteer Organizations

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Faced with myriad choices, how do you find a credible volunteer abroad organization?
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Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 2

Take a Grown-Up Gap Year: Part 2

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Is the world really your oyster? Expert Susan Griffith presents the second part of her article on grown-up gap years, with insight on the practical reality of volunteering abroad.
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Getting Around by Bus

Getting Around by Bus

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Buses aren't only an eco-friendly way to travel: When it comes to adventure, airplanes just don't compare.  
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Visiting the Doc Overseas

Visiting the Doc Overseas

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Seeking medical help at home can sometimes be challenging, but when you need it abroad, you'd better be prepared.
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The Road to Lukomir: The Effects of Tourism on a Rural Bosnian Village

The Road to Lukomir: The Effects of Tourism on a Rural Bosnian Village

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A remote Bosnian village is marketed as an undiscovered throwback to the Middle Ages. At what cost? asks Sean Brander.
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