Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet)
by Charlotte Hindle
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Author: Charlotte HindleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-15
ISBN: 1741790204
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Lonely Planet
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Book Review: get your magnifying glasses
Summary: 2 Stars
Three reasons for the low rating:
1) there are 272 pages of very very small print. If you buy this book, also buy a magnifying glass.
2) half the pages use a san serif typeface, which makes the reading dreadfully slow going. (Sans serif typeface is the one that does not have the small features called "serifs" at the end of strokes. The conventional wisdom is that serifs help guide the eye along the lines in large blocks of text. Certainly Lonely Planet should know this...)
3) The white pages with black print are slightly easier to read than the green, greenish/beige, black, red or pink pages.
This book is laborious to read. Had I actually seen the book before ordering it online, I never ever would have purchased it. I gave this book two stars rather than one because it does have valuable content.
Summary of Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet)
Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travelers and build your skills? International volunteering opens up all these opportunities, and this book has all the advice you need to get you there. Much more than just a resource directory, Volunteer is packed with invaluable information and full-color inspiration to get your planning your perfect short- or long-term volunteer experience anywhere in the world--whether it's monitoring sea turtles in Greece, helping set up handicraft businesses in Ghana or building community centers in Guatemala!Features:
Unique, user-friendly structure arranged by type of volunteering program
Over 190 organizations listed and reviewed
Dozens of seasoned volunteers share their experiences and top tips
Written by passionate, well-traveled Lonely Planet authors advised by a team of experts in the field
Fully illustrated with color photographs of volunteers in action
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