Settling in at the paradise beach, Costa Rica
On my first morning in the tropical locationI was awoken at 5am by the sound of what sounded like an ape in my bedroom. In actual fact, it was a group of …
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Erin George recounts a few tales from her first week of teaching in Nepal
My time teaching in Nepal The past week began with Kitty and I being dropped off at out school. Naturally, I was anxious about arrival. What would the school be like? Would …
Anne’s Costa Rican turtle journey continues- to the tropical project
The bus journey to San José was an experience. It left at around 3am, which in theory sounded perfect, as I reckoned on sleeping all the way to the capital, arriving at …
Erin George’s first few days in Nepal
Erin George recounts her experience of her first few days in Nepal- thanks Erin! Since arriving, we’ve mostly been relaxing and doing orientation type things. Today we picked fabrics and were sized …
Jenny Cass living it up working in Sydney
I arrived in Sydney jet-lagged, in need of a good shower but totally ready to hit it. After that welcomed shower at a friend’s pad I headed straight into the city centre …
“Having a great time” in Tanzania- the volunteer story
Tanzania volunteer Will Koops tells us all about his time out in Tanzania after one month- thanks a lot Will, we look forward to your next instalment! Dear All As promised I …
A snapshot of life in the Outback
Julia Innes, on the work programme in the Australian Outback, kindly shares some of her thoughts and photos with us. Thanks Julia! The training farm was good. Justin prepped us well for …
The Romanian Bears Experience
Past volunteer Anne tells us all about life at the bear sanctuary in Brasov. A typical day at the sanctuary goes like this: make it up as you go along. There is …
62 days of living with bears
Larissa Gleason tells us all about her time living with bears in Romania- it sounds like she had an excellent time in this amazing location. Thanks very much Larissa! Volunteering in Romania at …
The final days at the paradise beach placement
Tomorrow I am leaving this beach, and I must admit that I am going to be sad to go. I have had such an amazing time here, keeping very busy with the …
