Best Places to Volunteer in January [2025]
byNow that the festive holiday celebrations have passed and your usual routines have returned, many of us are hit by the winter blues. Luckily, we might have the perfect antidote to beat the feelings of…
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Best Places to Volunteer in December [2024]
byAround the world, December is filled with various kinds of holidays celebrating the respective cultures, religions, and traditions. In addition, it marks the end of the Gregorian calendar. Wouldn’t it be nice to end the…
The 7 Safest Places to visit in Latin America
byWhen traveling the world, some countries are safer than others. Sometimes it’s just a gut feeling that tells you to stay in your hotel or explore every little corner of your destination. This may be…
Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in June [Updated 2024]
byAs spring comes to an end, the summer solstice is upon us: in the Northern Hemisphere, June is the month with the longest daylight hours with its peak on Saturday, June 20. To celebrate the…
Volunteer in Latin America: Our Top 6 Destinations
byAre you passionate about making a difference in the world while immersing yourself in vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes? Look no further than Latin America, because it’s a region known for its rich biodiversity, warm…
Top 10 Best Places to Volunteer around the World
byDeciding on a volunteer destination can be quite a challenge. Some of you will know from the get-go where you want to volunteer and travel. For others, it can take a bit of research. Therefore,…
Inca Trail: Hike The Ancient Route to Machu Picchu
byVisiting a world heritage site always feels special, and discovering one of the New7Wonders is even more incredible. Visiting Machu Picchu like the Inca did for hundreds of years, is the best thing you can…
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…
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….
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.