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A Carpet Ride to Khiva: Christopher Aslan Alexander

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A Carpet Ride to Khiva: Christopher Aslan Alexander
A chance friendship between an international volunteer and  a carpet seller in Uzbekistan marks the start of a seven-year fair-trade project that still resonates in the community today.
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Angola: Mike Stead and Sean Rorison

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Angola: Mike Stead and Sean Rorison
Claiming to be the first Angola guide written in English, this book does not gloss over the challenges of visiting a country that has just emerged from 30 years of civil war.
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Pilgrim in the Palace of Words: Glenn Dixon

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Pilgrim in the Palace of Words: Glenn Dixon
Linguistics expert Glenn Dixon explores the oddities of languange in the 50-plus countries he's visited.
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Found in Translation: Au-pairing Abroad

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Found in Translation: Au-pairing Abroad
An adventure in au pairing leads to a first-hand look at French culture, translation mishaps and… knife fishing?
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The Business End of the Shovel

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The Business End of the Shovel
Non-medical personnel are essential to medical missions and relief work around the world. A former tree planter becomes part of the solution as a logistician with MSF.
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Moving Your Passion Abroad

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Moving Your Passion Abroad
Coaching a sport can be a good means to travel and work in an area you are passionate about. One American football coach lands the perfect retirement gig in Europe.
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