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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?

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Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering

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Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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The Benefits of Learning a New Language

The Benefits of Learning a New Language

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Speaking the local language can pay off in a big way. Here's how. 
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A toucan in Manuel Antonio

From Concrete Jungle to Tropical Rainforest

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How I realized my dream of taking an adult gap year. 
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In Copan, Honduras, women gathered to help initiate a region-wide program to promote access to justice and women's rights.

The Circle of Healing

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A program aimed at providing assistance to female survivors of violence is launched in Copán, Honduras.
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Mayan ruins in Copan, Honduras.

Home Amidst the Ruins

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Daniel begins his placement and learns how mining affects indigenous people.
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Copan, Honduras

Descending on Honduras

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As Daniel starts his volunteer placement, he begins to question his role. 
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Nicole with her students in Thailand.

The Top 7 Asian Countries to Teach English

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An unofficial ranking systems of the best places to teach English in Asia.
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Loss Across Oceans

Loss Across Oceans

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Dealing with the passing of a loved one from half a world away is hard, but it can be done. 
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You better learn to talk it out when living abroad with your partner.

Moving Abroad With Your Partner? Read This First.

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No travelling couple is immune to these four firestarters. 
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A man walks through an Indonesian dump.

Bali's Trash Conundrum

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Each year, millions of travellers come to this small Indonesian island for its pristine beaches and reefs, and leave behind a mountain of rubbish.
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Taking public transit means adopting to a different pace of life.

Planes, Trains and Tuk-tuks

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Five lessons learned from taking public transport abroad. 
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