Author: Aparna Sharma

The desire to travel to different countries, experience a diverse topography, a new culture, learn a new language and most importantly, make an attempt to give back as a global citizen drives many people to apply for the US Peace Corps but being a difficult application to convert, there’s preparation and experience needed to successfully […]

A continent full with contrasts, South America is filled with towns that beautifully blend colonial and indigenous history, host a diverse geographical topography, have some of the most revered “Worlds of Wonder” and proudly boasts of being the birthplace of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. The region, however, has had a […]

Although Ghana is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, there are certain regions in the country which have seen very little development and the poverty rates continue to be very high. The Northern Region of Ghana, in particular, has a high rate of poverty; which is two to three times the national average. […]

I wasn’t too versed with the concept of the now popular ‘Transformative Travel’ when I decided to head to Thailand one summer but little did I know that I’d come back with a new found love for it. What is exactly a transformative travel? The Transformative Travel Council describes it as an ‘experience that empowers […]

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success.” – Henry Ford Taking the mantra from Henry Ford, Volunteering abroad as a group epitomizes the spirit of sharing, caring and basking in the glory of coming together. While we all know what the benefits of Volunteering are, doing it together […]

Indian food is famous and oft infamous for the same reason – it’s spicy quotient! But there’s a lot more to Indian food than just spice. The country has 29 different states and each state has its own distinct fervour when it comes to food. South Indian food and North Indian food are usually quite […]

The ‘Pink City’ – Jaipur is one of the most beautiful towns of India with ample of Royal fervor to explore and enjoy. With trademark pink buildings and camel leather markets, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan is the pride of the western region of India. Take a cue from us and don’t […]

South Africa is one of the most promising countries of Africa, as it is steadily developing economically and features in almost everyone’s travel bucket list. Cape Town, being the buzzing capital of South Africa, is a city that fully displays the beauty of the country and also its struggles. An ideal destination for volunteer travelers, […]

In the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Port Elizabeth is one of the country’s largest cities. It bears the nickname ‘the Friendly City’ and boasts that every city located attraction lies within 15 minutes of the airport. Here we have compiled a list of top 10 things to do in Port Elizabeth while volunteering. 1. […]

Ghana is a beautiful country to volunteer and Tamale is a bustling town to visit. Away from the overcrowded terrains, Tamale is the perfect destination to volunteer which will give you the Ghanaian taste of life but in a quieter atmosphere when compared to Accra. While you are volunteering here, check out these fun activities […]