Does the work of aid agencies such as Oxfam or Tear Fund inspire you to work abroad as a volunteer? Does the efforts by companies such as the BBC putting on shows like Comic Relief inspire you to travel to Africa to spend time volunteering with the people that really need it. There are many [...]

Has the recent political violence in Tunisia and Egypt made you think twice about travelling to Africa? Although it is coincidental that both North African countries have been having demonstrations against their leaders it is too easy to say that the whole of Africa will end up like this when it most probably won’t. Issues [...]

The words ‘Gap Year’ seem to get a mixed response depending on who you are talking to. Youngsters are extremely enthusiastic about taking part in an adventure like this whereas the parents are not so keen and are more worried about the danger side of the whole trip. I think the majority of parents in [...]

Trends are something in the world that come and go and tourism is no different. The tourism industry has changed a lot over the years from exploration to package holidays to backpackers the industry has seen it all. Voluntourism is the new trend and shift in tourism offering participants an adventure factor as well as [...]

A gap year is associated with travel undertaken by many students before and after they leave university or college. Spending a whole year abroad in a new environment can help people change for the better to become a new person. By participating in volunteer opportunities overseas as part of your gap year you are able [...]