Travel
Five reasons why Mexico is the perfect volunteering destination
If you’re into incredible beaches with turquoise oceans, exciting diving destinations, tacos to die for, cultural richness, and meeting new people, then volunteering in Mexico will be the experience of a lifetime. 1) Relax on beautiful beaches It’s widely known that...
The eight best things to do in Fiji
If you plan on volunteering abroad in this island nation, make sure you explore the best things to do in Fiji. Fiji’s 330 islands lie scattered through the Pacific Ocean, fringed with palm trees and lapped by calm blue water. The archipelago is straight out of a...
Doing something that means something for Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
After many holidays doing the usual, sitting on the beach, sipping cocktails and seeing the sights, I started looking into locations where I could have a more fulfilling experience. Having discovered GVI online and scrolling through their various program options and...
The growth and importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Our oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface, yet only around 5–7% of them are currently looked after and conserved in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The health of our oceans is vital for marine life and ecosystems, but also human life. The water stores more...
What challenges do Costa Rica sea turtles face?
All of the sea turtle species that nest on Cosa Rica’s beaches are under threat. Learn more about the challenges facing Costa Rica sea turtles, and what you can do to help. With both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, Costa Rica has beaches that attract sunbathers and...
Responsible travel guide: Five things to leave behind
An abandoned feather lies across your path. It’s the perfect ornament for your hat. But should you take it? The things that travel with us can have a negative impact on the environment and communities we visit. Take only memories, leave only footprints – this...
How career break volunteering can benefit you
People take sabbaticals for many different reasons. But one thing is for sure – all career break ideas should have a purpose. So how can volunteering fulfill your goal? Why take a career break? Career breaks (often called sabbaticals) differ from holidays in that they...
Zambia’s wildlife: Threats, challenges, and how you can help
Zambia’s wildlife is incredible, diverse, and under threat. The challenges facing the country’s wildlife have created a need for innovative approaches to conservation. Zambia’s remote wilderness areas set the stage for mesmerising animal encounters. This landlocked...
Why sustainable tourism is essential for great scuba diving
Original photo: "Boats on the beach, on the sea" by Maxime Guilbot is licenced under CC BY 2.0 Malaysia's Perhentian Islands contain a treasure chest of natural resources. Tourism has injected wealth in to the community. However, this marine ecosystem is fragile, so...
What is a TEFL certification and why should you consider getting one?
A TEFL certification could be your ticket to exploring the globe. Learn more about what a TEFL program involves and the opportunities available once you’re qualified. TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a certification that can qualify...
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