A veteran expat's best advice—and some words of caution—for aspiring nomads.
Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
Speaking the local language can pay off in a big way. Here's how. 
A program aimed at providing assistance to female survivors of violence is launched in Copán, Honduras.
Daniel begins his placement and learns how mining affects indigenous people.
As Daniel starts his volunteer placement, he begins to question his role. 
Dealing with the passing of a loved one from half a world away is hard, but it can be done. 
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