Volunteer Travel Blog

04
Apr

Antarctica - on a budget

It's never going to be cheap to reach the snowy landmass of Antarctica, but there are ways of doing it for a little less. Find out how.

24
Mar

Encounters with the Jaguar

Journey with me as I recall my encounters with the jaguar while living immersed deep in the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica.

17
Mar

Football: A Unique Cultural Spectacle

When travelling around South America, one thing you should definitely do is experience the colour and madness of a football match.

28
Feb

Into the Jungle I Went

An unlikely journey into a mystical world filled with immense healing potential.

02
Feb

Surviving the Trials of the Tropics Naturally

Wellness wisdom and helpful insights for the use of natural remedies to stay in top health while traveling the tropics.

16
Jan

Sea Turtle Arribada in Costa Rica

Ostional Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world to witness a mass olive ridley sea turtle nesting event known as an arribada.

02
Jan

Brighter Future for Mendoza Zoo Elephants

Argentina's notorious Mendoza Zoo agrees to release four captive elephants to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, ushering in a brighter future for animal welfare in South America.

27
Dec

Volunteer Abroad: Free Flights and Accommodation

What you need to know about volunteer work abroad with free flights and accommodation, and finding the cheapest flight tickets to Latin America.

19
Dec

Latin America's First Elephant Sanctuary

A new elephant sanctuary in Brazil has recently taken in its first two residents, and will now attempt to track down up to fifty more old working elephants in South America.

07
Dec