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Kevin McPhillips Travel
Posted by: Fountain of Mercy
Date Added: April 26, 2012
A travel company that exclusively serves travelers to Sierra Leone; includes NGO links and governmental information.

Human Centered Design Toolkit by IDEO
Posted by: Jonathan Katzenberg
Date Added: April 22, 2012
A free innovation guide for social enterprises and NGOs worldwide.

Travel Tips- Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Posted by: Alyssa Hoyle
Date Added: April 04, 2012
Some travel tips that might be helpful to read before visiting Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

How to Get from the Airport in Guatemala City to Downtown Quetzaltenango
Posted by: Alyssa Hoyle
Date Added: April 04, 2012
A step by step instruction on how to arrive safely in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Why you SHOULD drink the water in Costa Rica!
Posted by: Alexandra Carelli
Date Added: March 29, 2012
As you were packing your bag for a month-long excursion to the beautiful paradise of Costa Rica, all of your friends, your co-workers, and your mom told you repeatedly , "Whatever you do, don't drink the water!" Here is a glimpse into why you should NOT heed this advice.

Don't be like this guy: reflections on the ethics and economics of international volunteering
Posted by: Willy Oppenheim
Date Added: March 21, 2012
A discussion of critical views surrounding the trend of international volunteering, including plenty of links for further reading and listening

Novels and Narratives for the Non-Resident
Posted by: Katherine Olden
Date Added: March 11, 2012
A list of suggested books for those traveling and volunteering abroad, especially in Latin America

Managing your Travel Budget
Posted by: Robin Lattimer
Date Added: February 29, 2012
This Excel spreadsheet offers a tool to effectively manage your budget, assess spending habits and (ideally) save money!

A Guide to Healthy Travel
Posted by: Robin Lattimer
Date Added: February 25, 2012
Tips for healthy eating, exercising and what medical supplies to bring while on the road

Matador Network's 'Complete Guide to Volunteer Tourism'
Posted by: Omprakash
Date Added: February 20, 2012
A link to some tips from the 'Matador Network'

Volunteering Trip to Cambodia: Read before Packing!
Posted by: Asta Tamuleviciute
Date Added: February 18, 2012
An online book (part of a blog) about volunteering and living in Cambodia

TP and New Underwear: Travel Tips for the New World
Posted by: Anoop Jain
Date Added: January 23, 2012
A quick guide to prepare you for your trip!

Travel Tips for Newbies
Posted by: Lacey Worel
Date Added: January 17, 2012
This is a list of tips designed for the inexperienced traveler. I wrote this for a cousin who was traveling to Guatemala for his first international traveling experience. So, it's a little preachy but maybe useful to folks with out a lot of experience.

Resources from US Department of State
Posted by: Omprakash
Date Added: January 15, 2012
Fantastic resources about safety, visas and passports, legal issues, and more.

How to obtain a criminal record check to share with our Partners
Posted by: Omprakash
Date Added: January 15, 2012
We encourage our Partners to ask for a criminal record check from their volunteers-- here's how to get one!

Do volunteer programs do more harm than good?
Posted by: Omprakash
Date Added: December 28, 2011
We highly suggest that prospective volunteers listen to this podcast about the ways in which volunteering abroad can have unexpected impacts.

More Useful Links For Travel Abroad
Posted by: Omprakash
Date Added: December 28, 2011
Useful links for visas, work abroad, security issues, etc.

From PEPY: Thought-provoking reading about volunteering abroad
Posted by: Willy Oppenheim
Date Added: October 11, 2011
PEPY Tours promotes international travel and learning; the links below lead to some of their valuable insights and advice

India Travel Guide
Posted by: Ankura Ranade
Date Added: October 03, 2011
FAQ for first time visitors to India

Help with International Volunteer Card, Cheap Flights, Health Insurance, Accommodations
Posted by: Willy Oppenheim
Date Added: September 29, 2011
Lots of good logistical support

Other Volunteer Networks
Posted by: Willy Oppenheim
Date Added: September 29, 2011
Can't find an Omprakash Partner that matches your skills and interests? Here are a few other websites that offer free or low-cost volunteer opportunities.

Questions to ask yourself before you go
Posted by: Willy Oppenheim
Date Added: September 29, 2011
Some questions to consider before you go.

Book Recommendations about Nepal
Posted by: Bea Puerta
Date Added: September 15, 2011