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The writer, Joanna, on one of her volunteer abroad placements.

Volunteering Abroad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The pros and cons of donating your time to a worthy cause.
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When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

When Your Work Abroad Dreams Don't Go to Plan

Why I've returned home ahead of schedule.
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Is Budget Travel Over?

Is Budget Travel Over?

 Being a cost-conscious traveller can feel like a full-time job. Here's how I manage my finances on the road. 
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Dancing Through Life

Dancing Through Life

Why—and how—I'm learning to belly dance in Egypt.
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Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Following in the Footsteps of Lee Miller

Exploring the connections between my life and that of Lee Miller, the American Surrealist photographer. 
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Everyone Has the Gift of Creativity

 Seeing art and creativity through an Egyptian lens.
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Don't Touch the Animals. . .

Don't Touch the Animals. . .

. . .but what if the animal touches me?
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The writer, Joanna (right), poses with a volunteer and staff from Perfect Vision, a women's empowerment non-profit organization..

Monthly Matters: Volunteering with Girls in Tanzania

Volunteering my time in Arusha, Tanzania has been a surreal, yet satisfying experience.
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The writer in Tanzania.

At 50, I Quit My Career to Travel Through Africa

There's no age cut-off for a gap year. I'm just setting out now.
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The Power of Choice

The Power of Choice

After returning to Egypt, I'm reflecting on the privilege in my position.
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I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

I Never Realized How Complex English Was—Until I Moved to Egypt

TEFL isn't just about education; it's about relationships.
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The writer in Egypt.

Swapping Netflix for the Nile

I went home to the UK, but everywhere I looked, there was Egypt. 
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