Volunteer Travel Blog

12
Jul

The Penguins of South America

Three of South America's seven penguin species are listed as vulnerable or endangered - find out why.

07
Jul

Benefits of Learning to Speak Spanish

There are many advantages to learning Spanish as a second language, such as better job prospects and a complete transformation of your travel experience.

06
Jul

Independent Work Placements

Organising an independent work placement abroad can be daunting for first timers or those with little knowledge of reputable voluntary organisations and projects.

18
Jun

Saving the World's Slowest Mammals

There are various ways to help save this cuddly creature such as preventing habitat loss, public education, and providing rehabilitation and veterinary care to injured, orphaned and abandoned sloths.

16
Jun

Taking a Career Break

Sabbaticals, career breaks, time out, whatever you call it, doing something different can be a huge boost to you, your CV and even your job.

12
Jun

Naked Truth about Nude Selfies

Travellers who pose naked at Latin America's famous tourist attractions should choose somewhere more appropriate for their nude selfie.

01
Jun

Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica

Aww. Get up close to a cute and cuddly sloth. Sloth's, if you didn't know already, are adorable. Baby sloths even more so. Meet both at Costa Rica's dedicated sloth sanctuary.

22
May

World Record for Tree Planting

Ecuador has broken a world record for reforestation, showcasing the importance of volunteering.

21
May

Best Diving Sites in Latin America

The sheer variety and number of exceptional dive spots would take pages to cover, but here's a taster of what's on offer in Latin America.

12
May

The Selvámonos Festival

The Selvámonos Festival takes place in Oxapampa, Peru at the end of June, and features cultural events, alternative music and thousands of partygoers.

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