Volunteer Trips

Penguins, South Africa

Teach English in Costa Rica, rescue penguins in South Africa, build small-scale sand-dams in Kenya, or care for cats and dogs in Koh Phangan, Thailand.

Gap years or sabbaticals aren’t the preserve of twenty-somethings any longer. There are hundreds of volunteer holidays out there to suit all interests and abilities, in locations all over the world. Trips can last anywhere from a week to six months or more, so even a short break can be turned into a more meaningful travel experience - and a unique adventure complete with personal satisfaction.

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A Holiday Without The Carbon Footprint

Two footprints in the sand with lapping water on a beach.

Worried about your carbon footprint? Find out how to take a holiday the eco-friendly way, and enjoy your travel too.

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How To Travel Ethically

Advice for those who love to travel but also care about the impact it's having on the environment.

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Go Green Before You Pack

Help the woodland by recycling your favourite beachside reads.

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Going Green

Travel tips for eco tours.

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India's Best Kept Secret

Maldives? Mauritius?  For the ultimate island retreat the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal are truly unrivalled.

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