What days at sea are really like as a shark volunteer
A huge thank you to Laura, a shark volunteer, for her detailed account of what days are like out at sea whilst volunteering in South Africa. “Arriving in Gansbaai, South Africa I …
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Life with a Nepali family
Thank you to Kenny for his fantastic account of what life with a Nepali family is like! “Living in Godavari has been one of the highlights of my life. Each morning on …
A day in the life of a Thailand wildlife volunteer
When you decide to go overseas on a volunteering trip you expect your days to be quite different to normal but what exactly can you expect to be doing all day? Emma …
Costa Rica: 1 week in paradise – by Chrissie Foster
Huge thanks to Chrissie Foster who has shared her experiences in Costa Rica with us. Even just a week can make the trip of a lifetime! I just wanted say, Costa Rica …
There’s an elephant… and another… and another!
Elephant volunteer diary: Day 1 I awoke early on my first morning on the project site refreshed, contented and ready to go. I was greeted with the welcome sight and smell of …
Top 5 Places to Eat in Sydney
One of the best things about Sydney is the wide variety of food on offer, every type of cuisine, at any hour of the day. There is no end of quirky eateries …
How to take your money travelling
Whether it’s Thai Baht, Costa Rican Colon or Australian Dollars, you need to take some money with you when you go away on your travels. The question is, whats the best way …
Discover what life is like down under
Life down under is a popular choice for those heading overseas on a gap year. It is a great place to explore, earn some money and make lots of new friends. Find out …
My elephant adventure in Sri Lanka
With a clatter and a flurry of activity, the train was off! Locals who had been idling beside the train suddenly hopped on with incredible agility and made their way to their …
Update from The Rockies
Our summer group working in the Canadian Rockies have been living in Banff now for the past 6 weeks. Last night the group got together for the ‘Oyster meet up’ – a …
