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India Travel Must-Haves

by abroadvolunteers
( January 11th, 2010 )

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I’ve been asked by a few colleagues how to best prep for their trips to the developing world.  Thought I’d put together a “list o’must haves” for travel in India based on my experiences here so far:

Critter protection: bug spray

Sun protection: ...

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NGO Life

by abroadvolunteers
( January 7th, 2010 )

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I haven’t written too much about my volunteer work with the NGO because, well, I’m still trying to decide what to write…

The US-based program I’m here with places mid-level professionals with NGOs throughout the developing world.  They consider a placement in …

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My Favorite Things

by abroadvolunteers
( January 4th, 2010 )

And now, may I present you with a list of my favorite things about Chennai, compiled on the occasion of my 2-month anniversary in India (in random order):

- Being so close to the ocean
- Kalakshetra (the “Lincoln Center of Chennai” as I call it and their wonderful music festival)
- Chai (tea with milk …

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