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Cycling Through Stereotypes

Cycling Through Stereotypes

As Tom bikes closer to Africa, he's startled by his own reliance on stereotypes.
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Taking on West Africa by Bike

Taking on West Africa by Bike

Tom is taking a road less travelled, to tell a story that isn't often told.
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Students from Wabane District in Cameroon running to participate in workshops.

Why I Travel: To Support Menstruating Girls in Cameroon

The start of menarche signals the exciting transition to womanhood. But for girls in Central Africa, it can also mark a new period of isolation and fear.
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A traveller rides a train through Tanzania.

I Went to Africa and I Didn't Help

Tips for reflecting on your role as a traveller in developing countries.
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Commuting Nairobi Style

Commuting Nairobi Style

Matatus, boda bodas and a whole lot of crazy; dealing with local transport in Kenya.
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Clothing vendor at Toi Market in Nairobi.

Nairobi's Ultimate Thrift Shop

How to bargain for the best deals at Kenya's Toi Market.
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In All Fairness

In All Fairness

When it comes to tipping guides and porters, crunching the numbers may not give you the right answer.
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What I Learned About Myself Abroad

What I Learned About Myself Abroad

Cora discovers that a love of learning doesn't always start in the classroom.
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Reporting from Abroad

Reporting from Abroad

A journalism student explains why she's spending her summer in Africa.
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Funding Your International Student Journalism Project

Funding Your International Student Journalism Project

Scoring funding to complete your dream journalism project is easier than you think.
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No amount of setbacks and challenges can keep volunteers from enjoying the company of children.

5 Unexpected Challenges While Volunteering in Rwanda

Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
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Volunteering Across Faiths

Volunteering Across Faiths

One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
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