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The Moroccan Conspiracy
August 11, 2009

The Moroccan Conspiracy

Albert Koehl finds that, in Morocco, being a conspirator is sometimes part of the fun.
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Avi Lewis: Taking Care of Business
August 11, 2009

Avi Lewis: Taking Care of Business

Avi Lewis' acclaimed documentary The Take inspired many with its message of hope: hope that economic alternatives exist, and that change can happen at a grassroots level. He even convinced himself—and that has given way to a whole new project.
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August 11, 2009

In Search of the Eagle Hunters

In the most remote region of Mongolia, semi-nomadic herdsmen train golden eagles to help them hunt. Filmmaker Tony Girardin travels 1600 kilometres over the desert to meet one.
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How to Survive Anything
August 11, 2009

How to Survive Anything

"Survivorman" Les Stroud has endured some of the harshest physical environments on earth. He speaks with Verge about the headspace you need to survive.
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August 11, 2009

Visions of a Voodoo Psychic

Marc-André Roy explores the value of voodoo in Benin.
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Our Generation: Homegrown Electricity in Kenya
August 10, 2009

Our Generation: Homegrown Electricity in Kenya

Local ingenuity brings homegrown electricity to Kenyan communities.
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Surfers Turning The Tide on Climate Change
August 10, 2009

Surfers Turning The Tide on Climate Change

Activist Bill McKibben says climate change is the most important issue of our time. And he's leading a tech-savvy movement to demand serious change from our governments.
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Tailor-Made in Uganda
August 10, 2009

Tailor-Made in Uganda

Armed with needle and thread, Carrie-Jane Williams helps Ugandan girls stay in school.
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So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader
August 7, 2009

So... You Want To Be A Tour Leader

A love for travel isn't all it takes to be a tour leader. Four professional guides offer you their expert advice on the ups and downs of the business, and how you can break into it.
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The Havana Hustle
August 6, 2009

The Havana Hustle

An experienced hustler in Cuba's capital gets more than she bargained for.
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June 29, 2009

All the News That's Fit to Print: Changing the Face of Human Rights Reporting In Ghana

He's 26 years old, he lives at home with his parents... and he's changing the face of human rights reporting in Ghana. Meet Ben Peterson, co-founder of Journalists for Human Rights.
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June 22, 2009

It's Not Just a Job: Portrait of a Travel Guide

Travel guiding is not a profession known for its six-figure salaries or pension benefits. In fact, sticking with it requires a certain passion. Pro guide Andy has it—and he's changing lives.
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