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Mexican Ecotourism, Community Development, and Some Epic Organic Mushrooms
January 19, 2017

Mexican Ecotourism, Community Development, and Some Epic Organic Mushrooms

Could mushrooms be magic for one of Mexico's poorest regions?
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Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering
January 10, 2017

Do No Harm: Overseas Medical Volunteering

Volunteer health and medical placements abroad can be enormously beneficial, or terribly irresponsible. Here are five ways to avoid common pitfalls.
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Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors
January 10, 2017

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
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Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings
January 10, 2017

Farm Volunteering: How to Decode the Listings

Golden goose or red herring? A veteran WWOOFer shares his top tips for choosing a volunteer farm placement.
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Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills
January 10, 2017

Budget Airlines: No Frills Means No Frills

On the upside, we had a lovely, high-speed side-tour of Rome.
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Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime
January 10, 2017

Crowdfunding: My Trip; Your Dime

There's a big difference between getting people to pay for your wanderlust and garnering support for a worthy cause.
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A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing
December 16, 2016

A First-timer’s Guide to Beijing

15 travel tips to manage your budget and get the most out of the city.
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The author with one of her students in Thailand.
November 25, 2016

7 Tips for New EFL Teachers in Thailand

Tried and tested advice for teaching abroad in the Land of Smiles.
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Got a craving for brownies? Anything is possible with a rice cooker.
November 14, 2016

Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

No oven? No problem with Erin Craig’s cooking tips.
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Playing It Straight
August 30, 2016

Playing It Straight

Kaitlin Ellen Bardswich imagines a world where she doesn’t have to mask being queer while travelling abroad.
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Cultural Crash Course in India
August 30, 2016

Cultural Crash Course in India

Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.
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Different Times of the Month
August 30, 2016

Different Times of the Month

For young women in many other cultures, Aunt Flo's arrival brings fear and shame. These organizations are working to change that.
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