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John Dwyer
Writer, Blogger, Over50andOverseas.com
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About me

In 1991 I joined the Peace Corps. My Peace Corps service in Guatemala in 1991-92 led to work as a United Nations Volunteer in the first elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina after the Bosnian War. I have since worked elections in 12 other countries. A particular highlight of my international work was managing camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 2002 in Herat, Afghanistan. Development work in Kandahar, Afghanistan also stands out. I have traveled to 53 countries in total.. I continue to both travel and volunteer internationally. As a writer my work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, Huff Post, The Orange County Register, Pakistan Link, Peace Corps Online, International Travel News and various other online and print publications. I have two websites: Over50andOverseas.com and ContrarianTraveler.com

Why did you join the community?

I would like to connect with fellow travel bloggers/writers.

What is your favorite travel destination?

No favorite country. I enjoy Eastern Europe and have traveled all of the Balkans, Russia and Ukraine.

Where do you dream of traveling to?

South America- was in Peace Corps in Guatemala but have not traveled to South America.

What was your first travel job?

Tour Director in Los Angeles and San Francisco

What do you want to learn more about?

The habits and creative thoughts of successful travel bloggers.

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