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The Benefits Of Local Tourism On Your Gap Year.

Local tourism is more than just the latest buzzword, it is a very real and tangible way of travelling that has a positive impact on not only the wider environment, but also the local people in the destinations we visit. Here are just a few reasons you should stay as local as possible on your…

November 6, 2017
Should You Pay To Volunteer On Your Gap Year?

Should you pay to volunteer on your gap year? You are planning your gap year and want to give something back while you travel the world, you want to volunteer. You are already giving up your time and skill, you want to help someone and do something good! That is a good thing, right? But…

June 5, 2017
The Dark Truth About Orphanage Volunteering.

Orphanage volunteering has become a serious international child protection issue in recent years despite being a popular staple of the gap year and voluntourism industries. Here is why every backpacker should avoid the orphanage volunteering traps on their gap year.

May 9, 2016
The Big Voluntourism Lie.

The gap year voluntourism industry is hardly a pinnacle of ethical, responsible tourism at the best of times, but now their dirty little secret is about to be exposed, and the lie they have been telling travellers for a long time will be laid bare.

July 13, 2015
How To Make Your Gap Year Responsible, Ethical And Sustainable.

A quick and easy guide on how all travellers can make a difference by making their travels responsible, ethical and sustainable.

August 11, 2014
How Backpacking And Volunteering Can Help Your Career.

Volunteering on your gap year can actually be a huge boost to your CV, if you spin it right. Here’s how you can make your gap year benefit your career.

June 23, 2013

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