Stephen Knight
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The Reasons Why Greece Should Leave the Eurozone & Return to the Drachma
I argue that Greece should ditch the euro and return to the drachma, the country's currency until it switched over to the euro in early 2002. The benefits of Greece regaining control of its currency, such as increased competitiveness, would outweigh the costs of leaving the eurozone and defaulting on its debt. A euro exit will be hard but watching the slow disorderly implosion of the Greek economy and society will be much worse. The austerity measures that are being forced
May 4, 2012
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Ten Tips for Vegan Travel in South America / Vegan Restaurants
For many vegans, travel can be something of a challenge. If you're worried about vegan travel in South America, you'll be surprised at how easy it can be if you are prepared and go to the right spots. Basically, it's about doing your homework and learning how to keep up your vegan lifestyle while travelling. It may seem difficult at first, especially when in a foreign country, but you can master travelling as vegan in the same way you mastered being a vegan at home. Here are
August 20, 2011
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Honeyteering - Volunteering for Newly Married Couples
While many newlyweds spend their honeymoon backpacking through Europe or jetting off to a far away tropical location, very few kick off the rest of their lives by working in meagre conditions without pay. But that’s changing, thanks to a growing trend amongst 21st century honeymooners called ‘honeyteering.’ Honeyteering is where just-married couples volunteer for a worthy cause in the developing world, rather than the indulgent two weeks on a beach. A growing trend in the Un
June 2, 2011
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Chocolate: The Food of The Gods
There are few foodstuffs with such a rich and intriguing history as cocoa and chocolate. Many people have a love affair with chocolate yet few of us know the unique origins of this popular treat. We tend to think of chocolate as a sweet candy created during modern times. But actually, chocolate dates back to the ancient peoples of Mesoamerica who drank chocolate as a bitter beverage. The story of chocolate spans more tha 3,000 years and began in the tropical rainforests of C
March 3, 2010
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Learn Spanish in Latin America – Much More Than Learning a Language
Many people choose to learn Spanish in Latin America because of the wide range of incredible locations in which to learn the language. Students can choose a beach location like Montanita in Ecuador, or a very historic town like Cusco, high up in the Andean Mountains of Peru. Whether you want to explore archaeological sites, experience indigenous culture, observe wildlife, or simply laze on unspoilt beaches, Latin America provides all the ingredients for the perfect learning e
September 3, 2009
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Animal Testing - Support Brands Not Tested on Animals
In 1988, I chose to spend an evening viewing Victor Schonfeld’s “The Animals Film.” This was a strange and revelatory experience. Sitting in front of a small screen, the history of animal exploitation flickered before my eyes. From the first steps in the 1930’s when farm animals were crowded indoors for reasons other than winter, to dog and cock fighting, bear baiting, fox hunting and hare coursing, to name but a few. I already knew of this – who doesn’t – but I wasn’t prepar
August 13, 2009
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Volunteer Abroad with a Clean Conscience
It is understandable why the green lobby and the tourism industry has brought into question the justification for volunteering abroad and why volunteers sometimes feel like they are caught in a conundrum. Global warming is one of the most serious threats facing the world and some of the leading campaign groups have stated that the most ethical thing we can do for the environment is to stay at home. Whilst we can all agree that the best form of travel is to avoid flying, we s
August 6, 2009
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Change Your Lifestyle Rather Than Purchase Carbon Offsets
Rather than sending hard-ea ed cash to offset companies, we need to examine our lifestyles and consumptive behaviour. We must all do what we practically can to cut down or avoid carbon emissions before signing up to some carbon offsetting scheme. Purchasing offsets can be seen as a way to avoid real behavioural change by individuals in reducing their carbon emissions. Shortcuts are not the answer. We need to take personal responsibility for the environment (e.g. acquire a ca
July 22, 2009
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Carbon Market Won’t Save the Forests or Stop Runaway Climate Change
Given the importance of deforestation to climate change it would be perfectly reasonable to ask why we don’t just protect the world’s forests. But reducing deforestation is no simple effort. Forests are being destroyed as a consequence of global economic forces (e.g. demand for timber, beef, soybeans, palm oil, etc). Slowing or eliminating deforestation means addressing these underlying drivers by making forests valuable as living entities, rather than solely for what can be
July 22, 2009
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Tips On Responsible Travel
Whether you are planning the trip of a lifetime, a gap year abroad or just a holiday break, you can make a difference when you travel, not only for yourself but for the people and places you visit. Being a responsible traveller means more than just offsetting your carbon emissions, it requires thought and preparation. Responsible travel is based on the principles of sustainability and it requires you to examine the environmental, social and economic dimensions of your trip.
February 8, 2008
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Beefing up the Vegetarian Options in Argentina
The enormous consumption of meat is an ever-present part of the imagery of Argentine cuisine. Even a young Charles Darwin was astonished at how much beef the gaucho's ate for months on end. But the great naturalist's experience of Argentine carnivorousness was positively mild compared to that of the modern day visitor. Argentina is a carnivore's idea of heaven and is second only to the United States of America as the largest consumer of beef in the world. That is a lot of bee
May 5, 2007
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Volunteer Latin America
Volunteer Latin America provide free and low-cost volunteer programs abroad in Central and South America, as well as study overseas opportunities.
August 1, 2014
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Volunteer Work Thailand
Comprehensive source of volunteer ideas and free volunteer work in Thailand
May 13, 2011
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Volunteer 4 Africa
Provide volunteering opportunities in the environmental and humanitarian sectors.
February 12, 2008
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Volunteer Latin America
Volunteer Latin America is a small and independent organisation that provides information about a huge range of low cost environmental and humanitarian voluntary work opportunities in Mexico, Central and South America.
September 23, 2007