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The writer, Jenna Kunze, with one of her couchsurfing host families.

Safe Couchsurfing

For travellers on a tight budget or anyone looking for a truly immersive experience, the utility of couchsurfing is obvious. But is it safe for solo female travellers? The answer might surprise you.
Published in Budget Traveller
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The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

The Hidden Homes of Bangkok

How exploring architecture can be an exercise in fighting homesickness. 
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5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo

5 Things I Learned About Leadership by Trekking in Malaysian Borneo

Sixteen days in the jungle is a tough challenge. But what happens when it's your turn to lead the group?
Published in Volunteer Abroad
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Cultural Crash Course in India

Cultural Crash Course in India

Volunteering at an ashram offers a peek into one part of India's rich culture.
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Travel's For Kids

Travel's For Kids

Is keeping the kids in school taking the buzz from your travel bug? It doesn’t have to.
Published in Beyond the Guidebook
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Village People: Cultural Tourism in Tanzania

Village People: Cultural Tourism in Tanzania

Cultural tourism, if done properly, can bring economic development to the poorest communities in Tanzania.
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Wave of Change: Five Years After the Tsunami

Wave of Change: Five Years After the Tsunami

Five years ago, the tsunami took thousands of lives and changed Thailand forever. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn.
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Don't Spit the Dummy, It's Just Strine: A Guide to Australian Slang

Heading to the land of Oz, but you don't speak "Australian"? Verge covers the basics of Aussie Strine.
Published in Beyond the Guidebook
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9 Great Things to Do in Australia

9 Great Things to Do in Australia

Heading to the land of Oz? Be sure to check out our must-dos while you're there!
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The Other Nightlife in Buenos Aires: The Story of Argentina's Cartoneros

The Other Nightlife in Buenos Aires: The Story of Argentina's Cartoneros

Argentina's cartoneros stay up late looking for recyclables in the trash bags of Buenos Aires. Finally, someone's looking out for them.
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A Glimpse of Argentina's Gaucho Fair

A Glimpse of Argentina's Gaucho Fair

At the Feria de Mataderos, where Argentina's cowboys strut their stuff, both the crowd and the contestants are in for a surprise.
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Colloquial Kiwi-isms

Colloquial Kiwi-isms

"Kia ora!" "Errr – sorry, no.  You must be mistaking me for someone else.  My name is Alison."
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