Tag: advice for volunteers

When you think of taking a break from your regular life, the obvious choice in most cases is to go for a vacation and chill out for a few days. It usually helps in unwinding our mind, relaxing our body, and fills us with energetic vibes that eventually encourage us to get back to the […]

While we were all locked up in our respective homes for months in 2020, we all hoped that 2021 would be more generous to people with itchy feet. Although the vaccination drives are in full swing, and more than 774 million people across the world have received their first dose, the uncertainty encircling international traveling […]

Now that vaccination drives are in full swing across the globe, and the countries are also lifting the border restrictions, we’re excited to host travelers who are keen to volunteer.

None of us ever imagined that we’d have to see a world like this! With the COVID-19 virus rampaging throughout the world causing people to shelter in their homes for most of the last few months, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer showed a precipitous fall of 98%  in international arrivals in May 2020 […]

The travel industry accounts for 10% of the global economy and the stagnation of the last few months can have ripple effects to the remotest corners of the world. Every time we take a trip, there’s a domino effect of consumption that directly or indirectly affects the airlines, hoteliers, restaurateurs, taxi drivers, artisans, tour guides, […]

“Te ganas la vida con lo que obtienes. Creas una vida con lo que das “. ~ Winston Churchill.   El verdadero valor de estas palabras solo se puede entender cuando decidimos actuar desinteresadamente y contribuir al bienestar de otra persona. Si bien el concepto de trabajo de caridad local y voluntariado comunitario ha prevalecido […]

En el extranjero, trabajar como voluntario, estudiar, o simplemente ir de visita es siempre una aventura emocionante. Especialmente para los jóvenes recién salidos de la escuela o aquellos que acaban de finalizar los estudios universitarios, viajar es una experiencia realmente reveladora, educativa, y una que te proporcionará, cantidad de recuerdos inolvidables. El voluntariado en el […]

As I’m sitting here in my room, looking out of the window and seeing the deserted streets, scrolling through my Facebook feed at times and changing the news channels to stay updated about the Corona consequences, my heart skips a beat at times thinking of people who aren’t as lucky as most of us – […]

The last couple of months have imposed several global challenges, affecting the tourism and hospitality industry in the worst possible ways. Country borders have been sealed. Cities are at stand-still. Flights are mostly grounded. Cruise ships are docked in harbors. Trains across the world are stationary. Buses are not plying. Hotels are shut. Restaurants are […]

It has been nearly 2 months (or more, in certain countries) that people are restricted from unnecessary movements & requested to main the protocols of social distancing. Travel and travel planning are being disrupted across the world, due to the spread of the coronavirus.  As the pandemic is still thriving across the globe and countries […]

In today’s date, only classroom education is not enough – and a lot of importance is given on experiential learning. High school and college students are, thus, opting to travel and volunteer abroad for a meaningful program, in order to gain first-hand international work experience and also, to understand what actually tickles their interest. Just […]

Have you been thinking of taking a volunteering trip but not sure where to begin? Often, we find it difficult to plan a volunteer trip abroad as there’s lack of appropriate information and guidance. In reality, however, such ‘voluntours’ are quite easy to plan and book; easier than planning a holiday or leisure trip! All it requires […]