09th November 2009
We’ve all been there – you’ve got your flights, visas and vaccinations all sorted, but there’s just one problem… your empty backpack/suitcase staring back up at you. What the hell are you going to wear?! Well, while every adventure is different,...
16th October 2009
While most kids’ faces here in the UK light up at the sound of an ice cream van approaching, kids living in the slum areas of Goa get more excited about the prospect of the mobile school bus rolling in! On i-to-i’s brand new trip in the stunning India...
15th October 2009
TEFL, on paper, is perfect: an exciting career, a chance to see the world, a life full of fresh faces, opportunities and experiences. But, in reality, life at home holds people back: jobs, cars, family, friends, house, age, personal circumstances… so wh...
07th October 2009
Latin Americans are famously laid-back – so much so that people often say you should reset your watch to a different pace of life when landing in the region. However, don’t be seduced into thinking that just because people seem relaxed, they won’t g...
23rd September 2009
It goes without saying, but safety while you’re off travelling doesn’t start and end with the in-flight safety demonstration on the plane out. And while wrapping yourself in cotton wool isn’t an option (it’d make you look mighty silly for starters...
17th September 2009
So, you’ve decided to ditch school/uni/work/daytime TV for a year and venture out to see the big wide world. Awesome… but how to get it all sorted? There’s the question of where to go, how long to go for, what to do, how to get there, and that’s n...
15th September 2009
Thailand, with its pristine white beaches, pulsating cities and fascinating culture is a dream for travellers – but where to start? Sometimes the wealth of things to do can be overwhelming, so I’ve put together a Thailand bucket list – 8 must-do exp...
22nd August 2009
With A-level results out this morning, hundreds of school leavers are planning impromptu gap years after missing out on places at uni.
While it may seem like a catastrophe at the time, having to take a gap year can be a great opportunity to broaden yo...
10th August 2009
There is apparently no such thing as a free lunch - so if that's the case, is there such a thing as a free gap year? The UK government launched a scheme last week to provide funding for 500 dole-bound graduates to head off on a 'free' gap year to boost th...
04th August 2009
If you’re having trouble finding work after leaving uni or school, first of all don’t worry – you’re not alone! Competition is massively fierce for graduate jobs this year, with around 50 people applying for every role. So, if you’re still tryin...
29th July 2009
Budgeting and looking after your cash when you’re off on your travels is something of a dark art, but I’ve tried to put together some top advice to make sure you don’t have to make that humiliating call to your mum to get her to wire more funds!
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23rd July 2009
The sky’s your limit when it comes to dreaming up ideas for events to hold to raise money for your volunteer trip, but just remember two golden rules – plan (early) and ask for help (from everyone)! Here are few ideas and the basics of getting them of...
16th July 2009
Cultural differences make travel exciting. If you arrived in Beijing and saw everyone wearing the same clothes and doing the same things as at home, you’d want your money back. Perhaps due to the number of visitors they receive every year, people in Asi...
06th July 2009
In an age when hundreds of thousands of people enjoy wonderful volunteering trips every year, it’s strange that internships don’t enjoy similar popularity. Demand for meaningful travel fuelled the growth of volunteer projects, and given the increasing...
30th June 2009
Africa is home to some of the best adventure travel destinations in the world. So whether you’re after a full-on adventure holiday, or just want to chuck some adrenaline-inducing activities in with your volunteering, Africa is the perfect place to do it...
