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Shamanic Intensive Training Course:Bolivian Andes & Amazon

Miguel — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:34:33 GMT

Sacha Runa Collective offers two Month-long Shamanic Intensive Training Courses a year
(Jan/Feb and August) in the Bolivian Andes& Amazon (www.sacharuna.com).
The course is indeed Intensive and deeply transformational.
It is intended to help train those people who trully want to entrust themselves to Spirit
and dedicate themselves to Service.
No prerequisite is necessary, except the absolute determination to face oneself
and do what is needed to allow spirit to flow through us and bless creation.
The next one is August1-30.
Have to fly in and out of la Paz, Bolivia.
Application letters are due ASAP.
The next course is Jan/Feb 2009

For serious apprentices who intend to become full fledged shamans and
conduct medicine ceremonies, at least 4 courses are recommended but it
ultimately dependes on everybody's skills.

For a description of the course, please visit www.sacharuna.com
Blessings:
Miguel A. Kavlin

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san fran hostel rec?

ebyland — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:44:23 GMT

hey travelers,

can anyone personally recommend a hostel (with private rooms) in san francisco?

there seems to be at least a dozen hostels in the area and i'd love some feedback you all have on any you've stayed in.

what matters to me most is cleanliness and surrounding area. i like to be close to the action in the city.

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cell phones abroad

Parisa — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:50:13 GMT

I'm heading to Thailand next week and will be meeting up with friends at some point. Any suggestions on the use of cell phones so I can get in touch with people? Buy one with a calling card? Rent one? Bring my own?

Thanks

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going to Thailand...what should I bring?

Parisa — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:03:24 GMT

I've been to Thailand before and felt like I way overpacked so this time, I'm going to be smart and just bring the bare minimum. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should bring that can't be bought over there? I

'll be going for about 3 weeks over NYE and a side trip to Cambodia.

Thanks,
Parisa

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Tuva Camp 2008

Alexander — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:32:30 GMT

Dear Friends

Thank you for your interest to our music.

Last summer we held a throat singing camp in Tuva.

We had 14 students from around the world - 8 of them were from the US, 2 from Australia
2 from Denmark, 1 from France, 1 from England.
After arriving in Tuva, the students spent 1 week in Kyzyl, the capital city.
They were able to see many tourist attractions, see a Tuvan shaman,
and attend the Naadym - National Harvest Celebration.

The students then went on to spend 1 week in the deep taiga, with members of the Tuvan throat singing group Chirgilchin,
learning various styles of throat singing, traditional Tuvan instruments, as well as the Tuvan language.

This summer, we are trying to get 2 groups to go to Tuva again, in either June or July.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Please check our photos made by Russell Roesner - our student.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bertdanger/sets/72157602427847575/

Thank you
Alexander

www.purenaturemusic.com
www.chirgilchin.com

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Anybody interested in this insanity

yak — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:04:06 GMT

I'm looking for a trustworthy and hardy partner (male or female) to do this Rickshaw run either this December (but more likely) next December

http://www.instituteofadventureresearch.org/

It's for charity, it's after Xmas and it looks amazing

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How booking direct instead of through the metasearch engines saved me a few bucks!

ecrivaine32 — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:36:38 GMT

I just booked a ticket today for the Labor Day weekend -- from Denver to Dallas online for $248! Not bad, IMHO. I first searched on AOL’s metasearch engine www.kayak.com, which searches over 120 airlines at once. I found most prices to be from $270 to $300 based on that. I wasn’t going to search the myriad of sites out there for hours either just to save a few bucks. Time is worth money, too. So I did it as efficiently and effectively as I could, using a couple of big name sites. I had just read an article today that said you can get cheaper flights by booking directly through the airlines, since many of the reservations through the other services charge that extra booking fee. I noted that most of the flights were on Frontier Airlines that I found in Kayak. Then, when I went directly to Frontier Airlines, which flies direct from Dallas to Denver, I was able to find the $248 that I eventually went with - a bargain! I’m satisfied enough with that. In less than 5-10 minutes, I had a ticket confirmed.

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CHEAP flights to Costa Rica: come to the Hoedown! Nershi, Law, Emmitt, Carbone, Yates, etc...

LisaB — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:44:25 GMT

If you've been waiting for the right moment to buy your flight to Costa Rica for the Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown (3 nights with Bill Nershi's Honkytonk Homeslice + members of The String Cheese Incident, Railroad Earth, Hot Buttered Rum, Rowan/Rice Quartet, Leftover Salmon & The Drew Emmitt Band, see below for details)...THIS IS IT!!!

I was just searching http://www.kayak.com to see where airfares were at and found out that there's a big sale going on. Fares are WAY down, this is about as inexpensive as it *EVER* gets to fly to Costa Rica.

These are leaving 5/4 and returning 5/13, round trip, including tax:

CONTINENTAL
Salt Lake - SJO $410
Denver - SJO $475
Atlanta - SJO $406
Seattle - SJO $475
Portland - SJO $475

DELTA
San Francisco - SJO $423
NYC - SJO $423
Boston - SJO $423
Houston - SJO $347
Chicago - SJO $423
Los Angeles - SJO $448

SPIRIT AIR
Atlantic City - SJO $458

AMERICAN
Miami - SJO $363

****In case you've missed it until now, here's the lowdown on the Hoedown...****

3rd annual Honkytonk Homeslice Hoedown
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Limon, Costa Rica
May 9, 10 & 11, 2007

http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com

JOIN US for three big nights of acoustic-based music, under the stars, steps from the beach. Onsite camping available, group discounts at plenty of hotels within walking/biking distance. Billy, Jilian & Scott will orchestrate 2 sets of Honkytonk Homeslice & Friends each night, plus there will be opening sets by unique combinations of the 9 musicnas (Sharon & Erik, Drew & Tyler, Timmy solo, etc.). Additionally, Billy will perform a special solo set at a different, but close by, location to raise funds & awareness for local non-profit social & environmental organizations.

Honkytonk Homeslice is:

Billy Nershi (The String Cheese Incident)
Jilian Nershi (Honkytonk Homeslice)
Scott Law (Piano Throwers, Melvin Seals, Hanuman).

Visit http://www.myspace.com/honkytonkhomeslice to hear songs off the new album. Visit http://www.honkytonkhomeslice.com/music to hear some brand new live tracks.

These six talented musical friends complete the lineup:
Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth - http://myspace.com/timmycarbone )
Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon - http://www.myspace.com/drewemmitt)
Sharon Gilchrist (Rowan/Rice Quartet - http://www.myspace.com/sharongilchrist)
Tyler Grant (Drew Emmitt Band - http://www.myspace.com/tylerhgrant)
Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident - http://www.jasonhann.com)
Erik Yates (Hot Buttered Rum - http://www.myspace.com/hotbutteredrum)

It's gonna be some crazy, but relaxing, fun...!

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does anyone else have a life list

Katheryn — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:43:41 GMT

on my life list I put to buy a random cheap plane ticket on a whim out of teh country
yesterday i did that. Im going to london england from canada for 8 days for $800 including tax round trip, leavin in tomorrow. im stoked. My climbing trip got cancelled that i had money set aside for and I got really antsy so now iv checked one of my life list to do's off. Im stoked. I'll let you know how it went on the 28th when i get back! hahah
have a good one

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A new thing for travelers

trancer — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:54:48 GMT

Hello from Los Angeles...

I've been hard at work since being run out of Hadrin on a rail three years ago. Well, sometimes. I wrote a book that's now being reviewed by the editing pros (what do you bet they'll think i'm verbose?) and I finally developed the website so many have heard me talk about over the last few years.

What we once called the buyers collective is now online live at www.erinslist.com (yeah, it's named for the head shopper). The idea is simple: the site allows travelers to upload photos of items they find in farflung markets while traveling, making them available to a network of retail clients. If the retailers order an item the traveler can go back into the market and buy it for them. It takes the risk out of shopping, in a way. Take a look if you get a chance.

In addition, each traveler is provided with a blog to share their experiences with both their friends and our retail clients. The blog allow for uploading photos and movies as well as linking to any of the products they've found for sale.

Erinslist is a utility for retail clients, but friends and family are welcome to register and use the site if interested in any of the things we or other travelers find and upload. Even better, if you plan to be traveling please contact me at gary@erinslist.com about using erinslist as a tool. It's free.

Erin and I leave for India, via London, Nov. 16 and will probably be in Asia for most of next year. If you're interested you can keep track of our travels at erinslist.com. Take care of yourselves.

namaste
gary

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Family island

yak — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 19:08:07 GMT

My wife wants to go to a tropical Island/tropical beach for her 40th this year. Can anyone advise.
We have two kids 10 and 7, we like adventure, we are willing to travel, we don't want to spend our time lying on the beach, we need wildlife and we will either go in August or in December for three weeks.

we were thinking Belize, Costa Rica, Indonesia, SE Asia.
Can anyone advise us on a great choice please?

Thanks folks
Yak

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France Travelling Tips

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:45:30 GMT

hello everyone! i'm a newbie here. i just wanna share an article on travelling tips. Here it is...

There are various ways to have a relaxing and grand vacation in France, without spending a chunk of money out of your hard-earned traveling savings. The following tips might help you go over the saving details of your vacation escapade in France.

Most travel discount seekers buy bulks of flight seats and hotel room packages to avail the less expensive costs of such travel promos. FULL ARTICLE HERE... http://www.exploring-france.com/2006/07/10/france-traveling-tips/

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trekking in Bolivia

Parisa — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:36:59 GMT

I'm trying to plan a trip to Bolivia do some of the world's best trekking from late June until mid-July....those times are not set in stone. As a woman, I'd rather not travel alone to South America. But I don't want to do one of these expensive, over-priced pre-arranged adventure tours either...I'd much rather give money to local trekking guides and the local community. Does anyone have any experience with this area? Anyone interested in going?

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California Traveling

Anya Partizanya — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:59:43 GMT

i am planning a road trip from LA to Joshua Tree to Zion ( or Grand Canyon).

I need your expertise:

1. What's the best way to go about this, best route to take etc.
2. I have 4 days, does it make sense to go to Zion or Grand Canyon
3. Hot springs along the way??
4. Where to stay in Joshua Tree and Zion/GC?

5. Anything else you think I absolutely need to do/see/play/explore/conquer/awe at...

Thank you in advance good folks!!

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Suggestions for traveling & working

MidnightOrchid — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 02:39:14 GMT

I’m interested in traveling Europe and basically the world in general. Can someone give me some suggestions on how to travel and work in other countries?

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New features on the site!

Amanda — Fri, 20 May 2005 16:36:38 GMT

Hey friends,

We've added some fun stuff this month. If you go to the website www.mytravelbug.org and look in the "What's New" box on the upper right side, you'll see stuff.

New this month:
-Help Wanted
-World at a Glance (rough format)
-MTB store SALE- everything must go!

Tell all your friends, Amanda

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Travel Book Club!

Amanda — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:08:32 GMT

I'm a fan of biographies cause they're an interesting way to learn history or be inspired.

I just finished a fantastic book called "Song of Haiti" about an American couple who founded a hospital in Haiti in 1956. It's a great read and I learned a bit about Haiti to boot.

Read anything good lately?

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Free iPods for MTB to raffle off!

Amanda — Thu, 03 Mar 2005 01:55:19 GMT

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My Travel Bug, Inc.

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Baseball hats on sale!

Amanda — Fri, 11 Mar 2005 01:18:36 GMT

If you've always loved the logo but didn't know how to get it at home- we now have HATS.

Check out the store and you'll see the navy canvas baseball cap with our favorite Travel Bug emroidered on front.

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Fellowship application is fixed!

Amanda — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 00:55:26 GMT

Hey folks,

Some of you may have checked out My Travel Bug, Inc.'s Fellowship Program. The application is now fixed and online.

FYI- My Travel Bug, Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting international travel and education. For those unable to travel, My Travel Bug, Inc. has a Fellowship for self-designed trips abroad but the deadline is March 12th so you must hurry!

Cheers, Amanda
www.MyTravelBug.org

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certification to teach English

Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:56:04 GMT

Okay - can anyone break this down for me?
There are so many acronyms - TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, DELTA...

I looked at a posting on ESLCAFE that said the qualifications to teach in Moscow were "CELTA or equivalent" which seems bizarre.

Also, where to get the basic cert in SF Bay Area - and are the rates for this standardized? Are there fast trak options?

thanks,
Aric

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Great CR Volunteer Experience (I´m here now)

Sarah — Tue, 04 Jan 2005 23:12:37 GMT

Just google Gail Nystrom to see the kind of work she does or go to http://costaricanhumanitarianfoundation.pledgepage.org/ to see her unofficial webpage. The program is totally nonprofit (so you pay for your expenses and to help continue the humanitarian projects- this is tax deductible in the US) and your help is really needed. If you have more questions please email Gail. Thanks.

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COSTA RICA

SicaN215 — Sat, 15 May 2004 03:28:01 GMT

I am going to Costa Rica this summer. (San Jose, Costa Rica). Any suggestions on grants, internships, scholarships or fellowships...jobs there?

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Cheap airline tickets

Amanda — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 21:48:06 GMT

Hey folks I just found super cheap international flights at:

http://www.CheapAir.com

http://www.ASAPTickets.com

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My Travel Bug Newsletter 10/30/04

Amanda — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:36:52 GMT

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Dear Friends,

Well Autumn is here to stay and as the leaves turn rapidly I keep praying for an Indian summer. Now is the time for armchair traveling and good thing too because we’ve gotten some excellent travelogues in this month. Margot de Messieres has begun her Fellowship and this month sends us two wonderful stories. Margot is in Sofia, Bulgaria studying woodcarving at the local Bulgarian university.

“I just wanted to let you know that I'm safely in Sofia, with good internet access (cyrillic on the keyboards and Shania Twain on the radio). I am having an AMAZING time! This is absolutely where I most need to be right now. The art academy is working me hard this week... these people are very serious about their craft, and I've seen carvings that just blow me away... Bulgarians must be the kindest people on this earth... things are going really well here.

All the best, and thank you again for helping make this wonderful trip happen.

-Margot de Messieres”

First impressions of Sofia
And yet, I'm falling in love with this city. The people are amazingly, extraordinarily kind to strangers. Even the bank tellers and police have been cheerful and patient with my limited Bulgarian as I try to navigate the bureaucratic obstacle course of registering with the university and settling in. If I get lost, people don't just point the way, they actually walk me to my destination. Despite the hazards, the streets are a wonderful place to be; book shops, vegetable stalls and bazaars crowd the sidewalks and it seems that every little street has a cafe. And Sofia really is pretty. The city is full of shady parks, fountains, and playgrounds. Flowers and grapevines tumble out of the little dirt alleys leading between buildings and beautiful churches nestle in every quarter.

Back to basics in woodcarving school

I've started classes at the Academy of Fine Arts, and I'm learning a tremendous amount about woodcarving. Bulgarians start to study this when they're about thirteen years old. By the time they reach college, they're already incredibly skilled. I, on the other hand, am just beginning, and I'm the source of a lot of gentle amusement for my classmates.

When someone, for whatever reason, has the opportunity to lead an extraordinary life, she has no right to keep it to herself - Jacques-Ives Cousteau

To read more from these stories visit: http://www.MyTravelBug.org

Fox Glacier- The Good, the Bad, the Cold and the Italians by Michelle Goh (New Zealand)

“Fox Glacier is unusual...” Karri began with the basic facts. And so it was, as I was beginning to discover. This glacier runs down to nearly 200 metres above sea level, existing with adjacent rain forest, formed, according to Maori Legend, by the running and eternal tears of a girl whose lover fell to his death.

The climb first took us through the drainage area, and then steeply into the rainforest, and slight waterfalls, where well-worn steps were visible, hammered into places by steel bands. Cupping our trembling hands and drinking what we could of the water was nevertheless a thrill. As far as I was concerned, there were no outright groans and complaints, for no one wanted to admit that they were unfit for it.

The Swiss couple was mostly silent throughout, the Canadians spoke quietly among themselves, the Singaporeans muttered under their breaths in their own near-indistinguishable lingo, the geologist was understandably loud, mostly in argument with the guides about Glacier formation and the Italians…well…the Italians…

Panorama Junkie waxes lyrical by Nathalie Jordi (China)
It’s raining over Lijian—has been ever since we got here last night—and my sister is still sleeping, so I’ve taken my laptop outside to a wicker chair in the hotel’s small courtyard. Bathing in rust-colored red from the elegantly carved wooden balconies, depicting a wild morass of fantastical cranes and peacocks, and the silk hanging lanterns, I try to decipher the inscriptions in Chinese script winding their gold way from the tops of columns to the bottom. A big, gurgling stone dragon waters a pebble-lined pond, and I’m filled with admiration for this distinct aesthetic style so unfamiliar yet so stately and serene.

On my other side I’m flanked by a big window through which I can see Lijian hurrying about under umbrellas or plastic sheets. A man under a shop awning is hammering out engravings on a bell, so backing the beat of my headphones is the sound of his hammer on the anvil. Old women, bent double but walking assuredly and strong, carry bamboo baskets piled high with lettuce and leek from the mountains, uniting umbrellas with others for a few words before moving on. A man bicycles by with a plastic shopping bag on each handlebar bulbous with loose eggs, narrowly missing a man in a Mao uniform who’s smoking a cigarette and staring at me. There’s a wok on the cobblestones slowly filling with rainwater.

Also in this issue:

Scholarships and Contests
Funniest English translations
Books of the month
Jobs and resources
Worth a visit, development projects around the globe

Combing the best newsletters, websites and educational resources to give you upcoming scholarships and contests. For more visit our permanent web page at: http://www.mytravelbug.org/Links/Index.html and http://www.mytravelbug.org/Links/Grants.html

Check out this month's contest at http://gallery.takingITglobal.org/

HBCU Study Abroad Scholarships
IES is committed to providing opportunities for students of color who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs.
Learn More...

ICambio

Study abroad programs in Chile and Argentina, offers scholarships for Spanish immersion programs. The scholarship is not based on need but upon winning an essay contest.

Learn More...

Patrick Stewart Human Rights Scholarship
Aims to provide an opportunity for students to gain direct, hands-on experience in the field of human rights.
http://www.comminit.com/awards2005/scholarships2005/awards-853.html

National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarships
NPPF scholarship awards are given to encourage those who have talent and dedication to photojournalism and who need financial help to continue their studies.

Learn More...

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Internships
You can contribute to the work of the nation before you graduate. The CIA offers student work opportunities in the form of undergraduate student internships or co-ops, and graduate studies programs.
Learn More...

Chips Quinn Scholars Program For Journalism Students
Award for students of color who are college juniors, seniors, or recent graduates. Must have a definite interest in print journalism as a career. Award requires paid internship.

Learn More...

Paul Zindel First Novel Award
You must submit an original work of fiction that is between 100 and 240 typewritten pages and is appropriate for an audience of children ages 8 to 12. You must not have any published works in existence to be eligible for this award.
Learn More...

The Aryeh Neier Fellowship
The Aryeh Neier Fellow works in the New York City offices of Human Rights Watch and the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), spending one year at each organisation. http://www.comminit.com/awards2004/fellowships2004/awards-885.html

The Finberg Fellowship
Administered by the Human Rights Watch, applicants must be law, journalism, international relations, or area studies graduates with degrees received after January 2002 and before August 2005, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience.
http://www.comminit.com/awards2004/fellowships2004/awards-883.html

The Leonard H. Sandler Fellowship
Administered by the Human Rights Watch, this fellowship is open only to recent graduates of Columbia Law School (New York City, United States).
http://www.comminit.com/awards2004/fellowships2004/awards-884.html

FUNNIEST ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS

These were sent to us by Chad McEvoy and Tawney Gowan:

Amusing Business Names Noticed on a Recent Trip to Ghana
They certainly live with God in their business names!

In Him Is Life Plywood Store
Who Is Free Fashion Center
Magdelen´s Funerals and Fashion Center
No Visa for CIA Comm.
Always Give Thanks Electrical Works
Unisex Forex Bureau LTD.
Rich High Electrics
Chicago Bulls Textile Shop
King Jesus Care Kids Stuff
As Usual Bar
Don't Rush in Life Watch Shop
Go Slow Auto Repair
Peace Shalom Comm
Pee Cola LTD
Lover´s Computer Secretarial
Don't Mind Your Wife Chop Bar
Virus Internet Cafe and Bar
Virgin´s Communication Center
Credit Managers Souvenirs
Chop Better, Live Better
Holy Motors
Repent Haircuts
Action Chapel Deliverance Centre
God Is Able Enterprise
Don't Give Up Ambulance

To submit your own funniest English translations, please email Editor@MyTravelBug.org

BOOKS OF THE MONTH

This month we begin our newsletter book club. There’s already a permanent page online at www.MyTravelBug.org/Book Club/Index.html

If you’re reading a fascinating or inspiring book with an international ‘flavor’, let us know! Send a brief review to: Editor@mytravelbug.org

Song of Haiti by Barry Paris (reviewed by Amanda O’Neil)
In 1947 William Larimer Mellon Jr., an Arizona cattle rancher in his mid-30s, read a brief article in Life magazine about Albert Schweitzer and his hospital in the jungles of Gabon, Africa. This is the story of how William Larimer Mellon, Jr. and his wife Gwen Grant Mellon founded the H'opital Albert Schweitzer in Deschapelles, Haiti in 1956. A fascinating read in part due to the Mellon family connection and the calm encouragement of Albert Schweitzer to the Mellons. I'm already planning to send it to two friends in the medical profession and at least one friend due for a mid-life crisis.

A Cambodian Odyssey by Haing S. Ngor (reviewed by Serey Sreymom)
Many will find the face of Haing S. Ngor familiar if they have seen a movie called "The Killing Fields". The book starts out with his earliest memories and end with his life in the world of Hollywood. He is good at giving good explanations on the history of Cambodian politics such as the events that lead up to the Khmer Rouge regime, and what life was like during the horrendous four years under Pol Pot because he lived through it.

In Xanadu by William Darymple.
I picked it up while traveling in India and loved it! Darymple chronicled his tracing of Marco Polo's journey through the Middle East and Asia to Xanadu province. He's accurate, historic, and hilarious. A cute book and probably a fast read.

JOBS ABROAD AND RESOURCES

Each month we receive news of organizations that are hiring or projects that are active around the world. Please mention My Travel Bug, Inc. in your newsletter as we hope to expand our contacts in these fields.

ENGLISH TEACHING

ThailandTeacher.Com is the #1 resource for Teaching in Thailand available on the web today. Check out our Job Boards for the lastest employment postings.

Eslcafe.com Dave’s Café is the clearing house for all things English- jobs, lesson ideas and reviews of country and schools world wide.

BolandSchool.com Why not get a TEFL certificate while teaching overseas? The Boland School has programs in Prague and China. Mention My Travel Bug, Inc. and you’ll receive 5% discount on tuition.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Africa Action
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, DEPT. OF POLICY ANALYSIS & COMMUNICATIONS (DPAC)

Washington, DC, United States
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2021.html
Contact joycek@africaaction.org

PAMOJA Africa Reflect Network
STAR ACTION RESEARCH COORDINATOR - Kampala, Uganda
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the implementation of a STAR (dynamic approach to empower communities in the face of HIV/AIDS), a two-year pilot project in Nigeria, Uganda and Mozambique.
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2039.html
Contact pamoja@infocom.co.ug

America Abroad Media
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE/COORDINATOR - Washington, DC, United States
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2025.html
Contact jobs@americaabroadmedia.org

Relief International
PROGRAM OFFICER - Los Angeles, CA, United States
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2036.html
Contact hr1@ri.org

EngenderHealth
COUNTRY DIRECTOR - New Delhi, India
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2044.html
Contact hr@engenderhealth.org

Communities Responding to the AIDS Epidemic (CORE) Initiative
SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR - Washington, DC, United States
The incumbent is responsible for designing, implementing and managing a project-wide M&E system for the CORE Initiative.
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2009.html
Contact info@icrw.org

John Snow, Inc. (JSI)
DATA ANALYST & USE SPECIALIST - Kigali, Rwanda
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2030.html
Contact Rfiorentino@jsi.com

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC)
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM INITIATIVES - Montpelier, Vermont, United States
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2042.html
Contact isc@iscvt.org

Direct Marketing Senior Specialist
Heifer Project International
http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/10274

Researcher -East Asia
Amnesty International - International Secretariat
http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/10247

Information management adviser
International Service (UNAIS)
Location : Santiago, Chile
http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/10232

Program Associate, Dept. of Policy Analysis & Communications
Africa Action
Location : Washington, DC, United States
http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/10194

Habitat for Humanity International
P/R MEDIA SPECIALIST - Americus, GA, United States
This position is focused on cultivating valuable relationships with a wide range of media in the USA and internationally. The successful candidate is responsible for developing and executing media plans for optimal media coverage in support of Habitat programmes, projects and special events.

Click: http://www.comminit.com/vacancy1984.html
Contact hrstaffing@hfhi.org

Costa Rica Outward Bound
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - San Jose, Costa Rica
The post holder will coordinate and manage the "overall image" of CRROBS as it relates to every position. S/he will manage all communications with parents, students, media or any other entity that requires information related to an emergency situation, customer service issue etc.

Click: http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2003.html
Contact crrobs@crrobs.org

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/OFFICER - Washington DC, or New York, NY, United States
The successful candidate will play a leading role in the Council's initiative on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. S/he will also contribute to the design and development of other projects at the intersection between social science and public health.

Click:http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2006.html
Contact Applications@ssrc.org

American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS)
PROGRAM ASSISTANT, FIELD OPERATIONS/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Washington DC, United States
The post holder provides administrative support, and is responsible for assisting with the preparation of grant proposals. S/he holds a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or related field of study, and is very detail oriented.

Click: http://www.comminit.com/vacancy2000.html
Contact resumes@americancouncils.org

WORTH A VISIT…

It is better to light a candle, than curse the darkness. –Eleanor Roosevelt

OOPS iSee - India
Low-cost technology is being provided to rural Indians who might not otherwise have the opportunity to get educated, communicate with a physician and family members, or acquire agricultural information. Kiosks equipped with a personal computer, a web cam, and a dial-up connection enable villagers to speak to - and view - someone "on the other end", rather than being forced to type an email message (which might be impossible in communities with very low literacy rates). Click: http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pdskdv102003/experiences-895.html
Contact isee@oops-india.com

Using Videos to Educate Marginally Literate Girls Along the Mekong River - Laos & Thailand
This project used low-cost, entertaining video compact disc (VCD) technology to meet literacy needs of young, at-risk girls who cross the Mekong in search of a more exciting, financially rewarding life. Music, dialogue, images, and subtitles - in multiple-language sound tracks - are designed to stimulate and reinforce learning among users and peer facilitators. Literacy is a means of reducing risk of sexual exploitation, exposure to HIV/AIDS and drug abuse, and forced labour.

Click: http://www.comminit.com/experiences/pds82004/experiences-2056.html
Contact Micael Olsson molsson@edc.org OR Andrea Osborne-Smith aosborne-smith@edc.org

Coming soon…the new 2005 Fellowship Application. We hope to have the application available online by early November. The deadline will be in March 2005 so get your planning started now!

As always we’re open to suggestions. This is your Travel Bug as much as ours.

Happy travels,

Amanda O’Neil
Executive Director
My Travel Bug, Inc.

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Makin a quick buck while travelling >> :)

jazzlamb — Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:05:58 GMT

I'm heading to the Okanagan, in British Columbia, Canada, soon. Fruitpicking - round Creston or Oliver - is a good way to make a quick buck, and eat some good fruit in the meanitme. Oftentimes, you get a free place to stay.

I know there's an apple pick in the Eastern states and provinces - Vermont, Quebec, Ontario in the fall.

Would the T-Bug be interested. I don't know what the dilly is with fellowships?

Anyone have any other quickbuck suggestions?

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Travel Grant Directory

Amanda — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 15:49:43 GMT

Hiya we're putting together a directory of the Top 500 (or so) Travel grants for individuals. We want to hear from you!

Amanda
My Travel Bug, Inc.
Amanda@MyTravelBug.org

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Teaching English in Europe--details, details

Big — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 19:00:28 GMT

Hey All--
I was thinking of teaching English abroad, Prague or possibly London. Any advice on how to do it? I noticed some schools require a teaching certificate, while others just accept your application.
Thanks!
Chris

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The things we pack

Amanda — Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:15:02 GMT

I'd like to open a discussion on the most original thing(s) you carry in your backpack when traveling.

I suppose a little stuffed bear and a LOT of ziplock plastic bags are my opener.

-Amanda

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E. Europe in Aug.-Sept.

Luscious — Fri, 18 Jun 2004 01:37:50 GMT

I'll be traveling alone (American, Jewish female) from 8/18-9/7. I'm looking for places to stay & things to do on a budget (any suggestions would be greatly appreciated) as well as travel partners (females preferred). I'm flying into & out of Warsaw w/ a 3.5 hour stop-over in Zurich on my way back to NYC. I'll be spending approx. 1 week each in Warsaw (have a place to stay already), Prague & Budapest. I already have a friend cat/housesitting for those three weeks, but anyone interested in doing a house swap, lemme know. I have very eclectic interests/tastes. I love art & history, relaxing, music, dancing. Please check my page out to see if we might have some things in common.

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Any fellowship news?

Mike — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 06:10:26 GMT

Well, I guess I'm just antsy still, but I was curious if there was any news from the My Travel Bug camp...? How the selection process is going, whatever. Oh, I submitted my application online and then sent in a check in the mail for the fee, but I haven't heard any confirmation that it was received...should I be worried..? Thanks!

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Where are you from....

Mike — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 07:30:48 GMT

...and what things would you recommend to a tourist visiting your area?

I hail from midstate Pennsylvania; not the most exciting destination, perhaps, but it has its charms. :) If someone was visiting here, I'd recommend Gettysburg town/battlefield, as well as some of the Pennsylvania Dutch (Amish) towns in the local area.

How about you?

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Question from a Procrastinator

Mike — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 09:42:01 GMT

Hi!
I'm trying to finish up my fellowship application, and I know the deadline is midnight March 19. Just wondering though -- which time zone are you in? Does it matter? As long as my application comes in by midnight in my time zone is it okay?
Thanks!!

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Fun with English!

Amanda — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 17:28:06 GMT

The best laid translations often go astray. I'd love to hear you funniest!

On the trash cans throughout Vietnam there's printed
"Happiness to Everyone!"

Seen anything goofy? -Amanda

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Fellowship reminder

Amanda — Thu, 04 Mar 2004 15:48:01 GMT

Hey this is just a reminder that the Fellowship deadline is March 19, 2004. If you know anyone planning to apply please remind them!

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Ask your questions here!

Amanda — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:51:03 GMT

I've spent the last 5 years traveling and have tons of working knowledge about all things Travel.

"Travel Guru"

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Photo Up!

Amanda — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 02:12:55 GMT

Don't forget to check out our Photo Gallery! We've got some great pictures of Thailand, Nepal and Vietnam.

Tell us what you think and how we could make it better.

Submit your own pix at Editor@mytravelbug.org.

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