These can be shared if you are travelling with a friend, or the project will tell you in advance if you are sharing with another volunteer.

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The anti-stain wipes are good too, especially if you are travelling with only one pair of trousers (I should have mentioned that dark corduroys are better than light ones from this point of view).

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Below are the key words or phrases that I always try to learn in the local language before travelling (or you can carry a cheat sheet with you, like the one I used in Paris).

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For those travelling during this holiday season, let me thank you in advance for putting up with some inconveniences.

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