Displaying items by tag: nicaragua

When all my money was stolen in Nicaragua, I was at a loss. It turned out to be the best way to start the new year. 
Published in Volunteer Abroad Blogs
For poor farmers in Nicaragua, palm plantations mean environmental destruction, chemical exposure—and a paycheque. Is there an alternative?
Published in Beyond the Guidebook
Make the wise choice—spend your next vacation volunteering at one of five orphanages in Peru, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic or Guatemala.
How chocolate farmers are conserving Nicaragua’s rainforests.
Published in Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After the thrill of being in a new country has worn off, how do you experience newsness abroad?
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Living in any foreign country, I have always felt on guard, trying to ensure what I say and do never offends a local.
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Dealing with the unexpected abroad; issues of power and privilege.
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A fair-trade coffee cooperative in Nicaragua uses tourism to put much-needed dollars to work in their communities.
Published in Beyond the Guidebook