A liberal-minded career woman from Manhattan, becomes editor of the Yemen Observer and steps into a whole new world of cross-cultural differences.
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This compilation shows what an international phenomenon tango has become.
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Los Angeles based Dengue Fever stages their first tour in Cambodia, the homeland of lead singer, Chhom Nimol, whose powerful, pure voice sails over heavy psychedelic/garage sounds.
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Modern-day Brazilian remixes of Angolan pop music from the 60s and 70s.
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Stories and tips from Idealist.org in Latin America.
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A chance friendship between an international volunteer and a carpet seller in Uzbekistan marks the start of a seven-year fair-trade project that still resonates in the community today.
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Angola: Mike Stead and Sean Rorison
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Claiming to be the first Angola guide written in English, this book does not gloss over the challenges of visiting a country that has just emerged from 30 years of civil war.
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Pilgrim in the Palace of Words: Glenn Dixon
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Linguistics expert Glenn Dixon explores the oddities of languange in the 50-plus countries he's visited.
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Found in Translation: Au-pairing Abroad
Written by Ann Wilby
An adventure in au pairing leads to a first-hand look at French culture, translation mishaps and… knife fishing?
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The Business End of the Shovel
Written by Maureen Littlejohn
Non-medical personnel are essential to medical missions and relief work around the world. A former tree planter becomes part of the solution as a logistician with MSF.
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