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Sri Lankan Buses – The Pragmatics

Sri Lankan buses can be quite scary and unpleasant at times. At other times they can be a lot of fun. Whether you enjoy them or not, they are certainly useful and you’re bound to get on one at some point whilst volunteering in Sri Lanka. They go pretty much everywhere. They are usually frequent […]

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How To Eat With Your Hands

In some countries (like Sri Lanka and India) you might be expected to eat with your hands. Sometimes in these countries a knife and fork (or more usually, a fork and spoon) will be provided for you but often, it’s just you and your fingers…  and don’t forget – your hosts (and those around you) […]

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Piggy Banks by Tom Magliery

Accessing Money While Volunteering Overseas

Getting to your cash is a very important thing when you are travelling. Having reliable access to funds whilst you’re teaching overseas is crucial…  whether that’s as trivial as enabling you to travel at weekends or whether it lets you sleep soundly knowing you can get yourself into a safe position if something unexpected occurs. […]

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