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Divided Cyprus - A Rather Schizophrenic Experience

Nicosia, Cyprus
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Cyprus is divided in many ways. In 1974, the Turks took the North Cyprus. The difference between the two sides is huge. In the Northern part, life is modest while in the South consumerism has taken over.

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Travelling in Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia by Bus

ParadiseGarden Backpackers
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How to travel through Swaziland, Lesotho and Namibia by bus?

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Uganda, The Land of Avocados and Jackfruits

Masaka Backpackers & Campsite, Gayaza, Bukoba Road, Masaka, Uganda
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Tourism has declined in Uganda thanks to political unrest, the anti-gay bill boycotts, and Ebola & Marburg virus outbreaks. We found it peaceful and safe.

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Working in Oman, Omanization, and In-Country Value

Muscat, Oman
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Are you considering working in Oman? Read about Omanization and in-country value first to better understand the local working culture.

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Beautiful, lush and green Taiping, Malaysia

Sojourn Beds & Cafe, Taiping, Malaysia
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The story of our work exchange in Taiping where we made a new website for Sojourn Beds & Cafe while enjoying the beautiful, lush and green town.

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Oman - The Hidden Jewel of The Middle-East

Muscat, Oman
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Of all the countries in the Middle-East, Oman is the most peaceful. The country is slowly gaining popularity among tourists.

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Taiwan - China without Culture Shock

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Taiwan is a good place to start experiencing Chinese culture. It is more civilised, there is less trash, people are not spitting everywhere, you can enter the country without a visa, and there is a little bit less pollution. You can even see blue sky almost daily.

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Cold War in South Korea

Seoul, South Korea
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We arrived in South Korea just before tensions grew at the border of North Korea. Both sides fired at each other some 60 kilometers from the capital, Seoul.

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Back in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Costa Rica
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We returned to Costa Rica for yet another stint of work exchange in National Park Backpackers hostel.

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Work Exchange in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

National Park Backpackers, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Doing work exchange for a hostel called National Park Backpackers in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

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Touristy Costa Rica with a Dark Side

Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica
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Two stops in Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio national park and the capital city San José.
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Building An Ecohouse (Passive) in Franche-Comté

Héricourt, France
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Buiding an eco-house from straw bales in Héricourt, Franche-Comté, France. Passive energy, using recycled rain water and green materials. Our friends Thomas and Li are constructing an ecological house of straw bales in Héricourt in the province of Franche-Comté, France. We helped them doing all kinds of construction work without much prior building experience and got hands-on with ecological challenges.

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