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Collecting daily alms food from the village while volunteering at Thabarwa Meditation Center.

Balancing Selflessness and Self as a Volunteer

Learning when to give to others and when to give back to yourself.
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A woman with thanaka.

Showering With a Friend in Burma

A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
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Loading the rice in Hpa'an.

Offering Aid in Myanmar

Lending a greater meaning to my work abroad.  
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The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
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Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

Southeast Asia & the Art of Motorbike Safety

No, the stamp in your passport is not a motorcycle license.
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Cooking Lessons in Myanmar

Cooking Lessons in Myanmar

What can a group of women running a restaurant in Myanmar teach a veteran Toronto cooking school instructor and Cuso International volunteer? Plenty.
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A field recently cleared for farming in Shan State, Burma.

Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down

In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization? 
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Participants at a meeting to discuss issues in rural Burma.

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma. 
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A fisherman on Inle Lake

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
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A monk chat taking place in Thailand.

Chatting with Monks

Participating in discussions with Buddhist monks teaches Kaelyn the art of Burmese conversation.
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Monks in Burma

"Ya Ba Deh": Finding Balance in a New Burma

Kaelyn explores the impact of one phrase on her life and Burma's future. 
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How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

How to Fit Your Life Into a Backpack

The key to packing for long-term travel? Redefining the role that possessions play in your life. 
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