Mouth-Watering Desserts Worldwide
byEverybody knows this need for something sweet after a very savoury meal. Or maybe you are just a sweet tooth and enjoy good desserts any time of the day. Well, here are a couple of…
Inspiration
Top 10 Countries to Volunteer in 2018
byRemember all those good New Year’s resolutions you had a couple of months ago? Was one of them doing something meaningful or helping your fellow human beings? Then volunteering abroad could be the solution! Here…
Best Travel Blogs 2016 Award
byAre you always in search of new travel trends and inspiring stories? We are too! That’s why we chose the 10 best travel blogs 2016. Get inspired by first-hand travel experiences, read about useful travel…
Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer in Africa
byHave you thought about being a volunteer in Africa but are’nt sure how you can really make it worthwhile and make a difference? Frankie Russ, Communications Officer at African Adventures, gives us an insight into being…
First steps as a volunteer coordinator
byAlthough this has been my first few months as Project Manager for Volunteers Peru, I did not come into the job blind. I have been working with Volunteers Peru from, well, pretty much the beginning….
Charity Navigator – NGOs worth donating to
byImproving global education is extremely important, as it is the underlining factor in almost all of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Global Goals (SDG).
Things you can do to save leatherbacks sea turtles
byThe life of a Leatherback isn’t easy. Natural and man-made hassards have driven their species close to extinction. Our friend Nora from “Animal Experience International” is an active front-line volunteer for the protection of these creatures. Learn, why people from all around the world do all they can to protect the turtles and find out about the incredible experiences they make in the process.
Making an impact – The advantages of supporting smaller NGO’s
byNowadays, NGO’s are providing vital services in many countries and do a lot of good. Brad, who has worked for several NGO’s all over the world, explains the advantages of supporting a smaller NGO and describes the best way for someone to make a true impact in a developing country.
Saying ‘Goodbye’ – Ella Smyth reflecting on her time with ‘Volunteers Peru’
byPacking your bags and saying ‘Goodbye’ is never easy. It makes you think about the time you spent in a place, the things you did, the people you shared your time and life with. If it is our actions that define who we are, we are reminiscing our memories, pondering questions about the past. Having her eyes set on the future, Ella shares some of these thoughts today.
How I opened my eyes to the unequal access to quality education
byIn 2014 Marissa volunteered in Peru and worked in a school for indigenous children. She speaks about the unequal excess to quality education, the waste of time in school periods and about how the education system doesn’t develop critical thinking.