Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
June marked the 12th month of global temperatures reaching 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This summer was also the hottest on record globally and for Europe and has led to more extreme weather events. Scientists have found that Typhoon Gaemi – which hit South East Asia in late July with winds reaching 145 mph affecting millions […]
October 31st 2024
While climate records are being broken every year, the impacts of climate change are only just beginning. July saw an atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration of 426 ppm – over 50% higher than pre-industrial levels. This is the direct result of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and this persistent warming is driving the climate towards new states. […]
September 30th 2024
Taking the first big leap into a new journey is an experience imbued with both excitement and uncertainty. For those travelling to Australia or New Zealand, whether for a gap year or an indefinite period, this blog explores the benefits of volunteering as a means of acclimating to a new environment. Through volunteer work, one […]
September 1st 2024
When we talk about runners, it’s easy to think about competitive races or solitary joggers getting their 5 am morning run in before work. But when we look deeper, there’s a host of accessible events and organised fun runs that bring people together and build strong, vibrant communities. Running creates connections that extend far beyond […]
August 18th 2024
We were interested to see that 12th August 2024 is ‘Thoughtful Traveller Day’. Although a somewhat overused PR idea, awareness days can be a helpful reminder to reflect on our habits. What is Thoughtful Traveller Day? By 2021, the global tourism industry had lost 1.78 trillion Euros due to the pandemic. Economies that depend on […]
August 12th 2024
I recently concluded a two month trip around Bali, and although I did anticipate enjoying life on the island, I truly did not expect to fall in love with it to the extent I did. Life in Bali felt easy, with an abundance of tropical fruits (papayas, dragon fruit, bananas) to hand at all times, […]
August 4th 2024
It’s no secret that the future of rhinos is pessimistic. Three of the five remaining rhino sub-species are endangered (the Sumatran, Javan and black rhino), one is classed as vulnerable (the greater one-horned rhino) and one is near threatened (the white rhino, with northern and southern sub-species). The northern white rhino is extinct in the […]
August 2nd 2024
Ethical and ecotourism is a rapidly growing travel trend that is expected to double in market size by 2028 (Statista.com): however, unethical practices still exist and it’s important to be vigilant when you travel to make sure you are not encouraging activities that harm animals or the environment. Why is it important to make sure […]
July 20th 2024
Since the pandemic, we are all much more aware of the link between our health and the environment. We know that the climate directly impacts human health through connections like our food, where we get our energy and how we travel and our transport. There is clear scientific evidence that working on solutions to the […]
April 6th 2024
