The sun is already hot and the sea looks spectacularly blue in the distance as we wake up and get ready for the day ahead. Breakfast is a self-service affair but there's always a good supply of food. Everyone mucks in and helps out with things around the house and our crew are always on ha…
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Intrepid Volunteering projects support overseas development through project partners. These include local communities, non-governmental organisations, governmental departments and academic research groups.
Each project is researched and has to meet certain criteria such as long…
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There is an increasing number people who see volunteering projects as a chance to give something back. This was the case for 42-year-old Janet Simpson a local government officer who spent four weeks teaching and building in Peru. Janet wanted a new experience of the country and a chance t…
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Days 1: Cuzco - Discover the colonial churches and the impressive Inca ruins dotted throughout historic Cuzco, the heart and soul of Peru. Take time to acclimatise to the city's soaring 3,400 m altitude by taking a slow stroll around the many Inca-built walls that line the city's central…
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Seeing how just being there makes a difference. Giving money to a charity is helpful but actually being there was giving on an entirely different level. We excited the locals everyday just by being there. The word that you are helping spreads quickly and even the people who were not affe…
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Ghana never ceased to surprise me from the people to the roads to the animals. I guess the comfort of our accommodation shocked me as I was expecting to be living in a mud hut with a long drop as a toilet. I didn’t expect to feel as close to the children as I did in the short space of 5…
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Day 1: Entebbe - Nestled on the shores of Lake Victoria, this verdant town was once the capital of Uganda. Perhaps stroll through its perfumed botanical gardens or get a first glimpse of some of the continent's legendary animals at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. Following an aft…
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"This isn’t going to be the easiest thing you’re going to find to do. You’ll find yourself well out of your comfort zone at times, and all the norms, values, traditions and beliefs that you are so used to will be questioned and stretched. At the same time this is one of the mo…
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Days 1: Hanoi - Delve into the heart of Vietnam, a busy metropolis full of ornate temples, colonial architecture and colourful cafes. Perhaps stroll through the atmospheric Old Quarter, where the French influence melds with over a thousand years of Vietnamese history and architecture t…
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Days 1-2: Moshi/ Rural project - Discover the bustling market town of Moshi, dominated by the magnificent Mt Kilimanjaro, then head off into the mountain's foothills to your new village home. Arriving at the village you'll be greeted by community representatives and will have time to…
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Day 1 Cape Town - Soak up the idyllic surrounds in this scenic city that combines a tantalising mix of rugged mountains, pristine beaches and world-class vineyards. For a bird's-eye view of the city's surrounds head to the top of Table Mountain where phenomenal panoramas of the crushi…
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Day 1: Chennai - Get acquainted with Chennai's tumble of narrow streets and colourful bazaars. Perhaps stroll through historic George Town, home to the city's fort and India's oldest surviving British church. Following a group meeting, leave the city behind and head along the coastline t…
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Day 1: Nadi - Stop by the colourful Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, set against a backdrop of verdant jungle-clad mountains or perhaps sample a coconut infused curry from one of Nadi's many great restaurants. Meet the group and leader before heading off onboard a local bus for the rura…
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Day 1: Chiang Rai - Known as the gateway to the Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai is nestled in the verdant mountains at the top of Thailand's northernmost province. Explore the city to discover the ornate interior and intricate carving adorning Wat Phra Kaew or to learn about unique local…
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