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Find out the latest travel news and updates on our many of our volunteer abroad and intern abroad projects. We also regularly write about Responsible travel news and ethical developments around the world.
Should we support Comic Relief?
This week UK Labour MP David Lammy criticised Comic Relief after they released photographs for the 2019 campaign. The criticism was for using Stacey Dooley and other celebrities to reinforce white saviour attitudes and promote poverty tourism. But what does this all mean, and what are the right...Volunteer like Harry and Meghan in Morocco
This week has seen Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Morocco in order to highlight education and women’s rights in the country. As the Duke and Dutchess touch down in Rabat, we look at the work they are highlighting and why it is important to the people of Morocco. Visiting a school in Rabat,...Don’t miss out on a FREE 3-day safari!
If you sign up for either our Equine Therapy Volunteering in Cape Town or our South African Support for the recovery of Children, you will receive a FREE 3-day safari with all 4-week bookings made now for dates of travel between the 1st of March and the 1st of June 2019 on these two projects....Mental Health and Travel
Travelling can open up a world of adventure. Meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and seeing new places can be exhilarating. But if you’re an inexperienced traveller, even the thought of the airport might raise your heartbeat. And if you live with mental health issues this could be...Spoilt for Choice? Welcome to the Wishlist
We love bringing options to our volunteers and with over 150 projects we truly do have a world of choice. But, we know it can be hard to choose just one. That’s why we have created The Wishlist. Using our new wishlist tool you can highlight the projects you are interested in and create a...Reasons you should take a Gap Year
It’s your final year of school and everyone is asking you “so what are your plans next year?”. You excitedly tell them that you are thinking of a Gap Year and there will be at least one person who says something along the lines of “oh you’re going on holiday then?”. We’re going to take you through...A Look Into Lions
It’s World Animal Day and today we’re looking at ‘The King of the Jungle’ – Lions! Volunteering with Lions: Volunteering with lions has long been a contentious issue. There are major concerns over the practices which underpin seemingly legitimate projects. It can be tricky to find a project...Shell-ebrate World Animal Day by working with Turtles!
Let’s talk turtles! Despite being one of the oldest reptile groups in the world known to date back over two hundred million years!. Many species of turtles face endangerment and extinction. Like most endangered animals, this is due to a loss of habitat, poaching, and the illegal pet trade....Study Abroad, Internships, and Gap Years. Everything you need to know!
This is the perfect time to start planning your year ahead and work out how to use your travel plans to enhance your resume. If you are considering volunteering or studying abroad this year you have come to the right place! We’re going to take you through some of the options we have and why they...World Animal Day : Gibbons
With World Animal day coming up, this week. We wanted to bring you a collection of blogs highlighting one of the amazing wildlife initiatives we work with. Today we look at gibbons! Gibbons Unfortunately, gibbons are one of the world’s most threatened primates. A large part of this is due...Costa Rica is Perfect for Under 18s and First Time Travelers
Costa Rica is becoming one of our most popular countries and its not hard to see why. Whats more, living and working alongside other volunteers your age means these projects are perfect for under 18s and first time travelers. In an area steeped in traditional Costa Rican culture, and activities to...New Project in Quito
Quito has long been one of our favorite destinations. Which is why we are so excited to tell you about our newest project. This project focuses on working with victims of sex trafficking in Ecuador. It aims to offer a safe environment to the girls who have been rescued. Once the girls have...Kaya partner wins The Goldman Environmental Prize
Since it’s creation in 1990, the Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded each year to Grassroots environmental activists. Who working together to change the world for the better. This year’s recipients include: A French campaigner against destructive fishing practices. A Colombian woman who stopped...Swaziland New Name
Last month, King Mswati III of Swaziland announced the country’s name change to the “Kingdom of eSwatini”. This announcement was made on the 50th anniversary of independence. The King has used the name eSwatini a number of times in previous speeches. The new name means...MY KAYA EXPERIENCE
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