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Happiness equals longevity
There is an island on the Mediterranean sea that has a recipe for longevity. Maybe this recipe is connected with the recipe for happiness? It seems like Sardinia has them both, but what if both are actually one and the equation would be simply: happiness=longevity? One November week in Sardinia can give you a glimpse…
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From the Green Ireland to the Blue Ohrid Lake
When curiosity meets courage and friendship crosses borders – magic happens. That’s exactly what happened as young people from Ireland and Macedonia set out on a journey that turned strangers into friends and landscapes into lifelong memories. Macedonia-Ireland Limerick Youth Center Exchange brought together 24 young adventurers for a two-part Erasmus+ exchange – first in…
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Who Turns the World?
The world today doesn’t spin on its own. Its axis is not just planetary rotation – it is youth, ideas, and the constant thirst for knowledge. In a time when the digital has become real, and the real increasingly depends on the digital, the question “Who turns the world?” becomes a call to look in…
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Discovering and embracing the spirit of the community
Volunteering in Olde Vechte for two months was similar to immersing oneself in a vibrant mosaic of culture and community. Each day brings new experiences, allowing me to connect deeply with the locals and contribute meaningfully to various projects. The time I spent there will stay with me for the rest of my life, as…
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Brajchino: Where Silence Speaks of the Future
Ten days, four countries, one shared idea – young people becoming ambassadors of the rural spirit. The “Rural Youth Ambassadors” project took us to Brajchino, a village that at first glance seems frozen in time, yet quietly holds answers for the future. Brajchino welcomed us with stone paths and houses carrying the weight of generations.…
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My journey of mentoring youth dreams in Aruba
My name is Evgenija, and right now, I’m living one of the most rewarding chapters of my life: volunteering in Aruba through the European Solidarity Corps. I chose this volunteering project because I wanted to combine my passion for youth development with gaining new cultural and professional experiences. At the school where I volunteer, my…
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My Solo Summer Trip Across Europe with DiscoverEU
In August 2022, just after turning nineteen, I boarded a train with nothing but a backpack, a mobile travel pass, and an entire continent ahead of me. For three weeks, I traveled across Europe alone, visiting thirteen cities in ten countries, sometimes only for a day. My ticket to ride was an Interrail pass I…
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When creating a plan, put the 6 hats on!
From June 28 to July 6, 2025, Filip and I were representing VCS and Macedonia at the “Leadership Goes Green” training course in Arrouquelas, Rio Maior, Portugal. The project was hosted by H2O Associação de Jovens de Arrouquelas, with one eco goal in mind – to gather young people from across Europe who are willing…
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Hundreds of moments I will carry in my mind
Being a volunteer has been a goal of mine for a very long time. I’ve heard some stories that make the idea intriguing. So I thought, what kind of experiences will I bring home? This project took me to Gdańsk, Poland, a city I’ve wanted to visit for years. However, as I had no experience…
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Postcards from a life I didn’t know I needed
If you told me a few months ago I’d be here – teaching English in a Turkish coastal town, sipping tea stronger than my willpower, laughing with students and teachers around campfires – I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am. And it’s the best decision I’ve made all summer. The gig? Volunteering in a…
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How one YES changed everything
Picture this: you’re sitting at home, staring at an opportunity, thinking: Should I go for it? Is this a crazy idea or the start of something amazing? If only we had a crystal ball back then! Knowing what we know now, we wouldn’t have wasted a second doubting ourselves. We would’ve jumped in headfirst. And…
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