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Stranded in Africa by Iceland’s Volcano, a Photographer Goes to Work
When Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano blew its top, thousands of travelers were stranded as the ash cloud formed a 3000-mile no-fly zone over western Europe. Photographer Austin Mann found himself without a ride home from Ethiopia, so he did what any enterprising freelancer would: he went to work. TWP caught up with him via email from Addis Ababa.
TWP: What are you up to in Ethiopia?
AM: I came over on March 24th to help a couple of mission groups develop media to raise money and awareness about new projects. One of the organizations is comprised of volunteer [...]
Global Networking: Travel Like a Local
Want to become a local? Make some friends and keep in touch.
Just a few stops on the backpacker circuit can expand your global roladex exponentially — exploring a new city, preparing a meal in a hostel kitchen or sharing a seat on a long-distance bus can build instant camaraderie. Take advantage of it. Your new friends will go home eventually, so plan on paying them a visit when they do. Sure, you’ll get a place to crash, but you’ll also get a local guide to help you make the most of your visit to their hometown — wherever it happens [...]
