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Beyond Machu Picchu: Three different places to visit in Peru
When visiting Peru, you may be immediately drawn to the ancient lost city of Machu Picchu, but there is so much more to Peru than that. Here are GVI’s three top suggestions for the Peruvian experience of a lifetime. GVI’s Peruvian base is in the city of Cusco, a...
7 Ethical Choices for Elephants
In Thailand, conservation awareness is critical as many animals are abused in the tourism trade. On the weekends, many volunteers want to take part in touristic attractions, and a part of that includes visits to exotic animals that cannot be seen in the western world....
Five reasons to visit Kerala while volunteering in India
Original photo: Silver Blue So you‘ve decided to volunteer in India, and are looking forward to exploring this beautiful country. With GVI’s three projects in Cochin, Kerala, you are spoiled for choice on things to do while you are in Kerala. India is a vast country,...
Why take a gap year? Three benefits of doing so
Are you unsure about starting college right after high school? Learn more about the benefits of taking a gap year and how it will set you apart when you apply for college admission. Deciding whether to attend college right after graduating from high school is a big...
Five things all volunteers should know before visiting Costa Rica
Have you ever imagined trekking in the rainforest to track an elusive jaguar, or helping hawksbill turtles hatch and return safely to the sea? Perhaps you would like to teach children English, then spend your weekends exploring waterfalls or climbing volcanoes?...
A little blog about Buddhism and Art in Cambodia
A little blog about Buddhism and art in Cambodia With no background in art I arrived in Cambodia and was instantly stunned by the beautiful statues that can be found all across the country. Over a month in, I’ve now done a little research about the different statues...
Seven ways you can help save the world’s oceans
Our oceans cover 71% of the earth’s surface and they are a valuable resource to all living creatures. Without water, no life on earth is possible, so we have to be pro-active in conserving this irreplaceable resource Whether you are a recreational diver or just a fan...
Top things to do in Phnom Penh when volunteering in Cambodia
Original photo: LoriQoPB Volunteering in Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh is a festival for the senses. The busy streets are full of speeding motorbikes, the air is perfumed with delicious street food, and the Mekong River meanders at a slow pace in the distance....
What is food security, and what can I do to help achieve it?
Photo: Tim Borny You might think of hunger as a few belly rumbles before dinner. But in many countries hunger takes on a much more frightening form. Every day, 815 million people live in hunger, according to the United Nations (UN). Experts predict that a further two...
Which gap year program is best for my career?
So you’ve heard about the many benefits of taking a gap year? Perhaps this is because of Malia Obama’s well-publicized decision to take a break before college or because your college application letter recommends it. You've weighed up the pros and cons of taking a gap...
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