Should I volunteer overseas? Things you should consider
It is debatable whether many volunteering opportunities bring real benefits to host communities and often exploit the good intentions of well-meaning volunteers. UK student...
International Volunteer HQ
Our mission is to change the face of volunteer travel. Established in 2007, we have grown to become the world’s leading volunteer travel company,...
Top 10 tips for planning your gap year and avoid the unavoidable
Each year, approximately 230,000 young people in the UK plan their gap year. If you haven’t travelled abroad for a substantial amount of time...
TAP CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF PORTUGAL STOPOVER PROGRAMME
31 July 2017, London - This summer, TAP is celebrating the first anniversary of its Portugal Stopover with several announcements making the programme more...
Ethical volunteering overseas
In recent years, concern has grown that some organisations are failing to meet the expectations of overseas volunteers and that volunteers themselves have not...
Travel Rep Secrets from Malia
As jobs go, being a travel rep is one of those jobs that everyone thinks is really easy- an extended holiday with a bit...
Gap Year Adventures: 6 Must-See Spots in Europe By Rail
High-speed trains now criss-cross the continent, night trains are few and far between, and yield-managed fares make rail passes less cost-effective.
Travellers have changed too...
Global Grad – a travel and study experience launched
Global Grad, part of the Collingham-based Gusto Group, is offering a study experience that works in partnership with the world’s largest student travel agency,...
Student Gap year? – ideas and things to think about
A gap year offers you the opportunity to gain skills and experiences, while giving you time to reflect and focus on what you want...
BRAZIL – A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A GAP YEAR
Embratur, the Brazilian Tourist Board, put together a round-up of some of the best places in Brazil and why they’re not to be missed!
Rio...
STUDENT TRAVEL
Volunteering in Africa
The desire to engage with the world is commendable, as is the desire to volunteer. But you need to be very careful when choosing...
