Volunteer & Intern Travel News

19 cool African proverbs and their meanings

All the many different types of African people have a rich cultural heritage that has survived colonialism, conflict and many other issues.

Do you have what it takes to be a volunteer?

Great, so you’ve decided you want to be a part of something bigger and make a difference in the world. Do you know what it takes to be a volunteer abroad though?

5 volunteer questions about the Water Crisis in South Africa

With all the noise that’s being created about South Africa’s current water crisis, you are probably asking yourself whether it’s still a good idea to plan your volunteer trip abroad.

Long-term vs short-term volunteering – which is best for you?

Volunteering overseas, whether during a break or a gap year, is one of the best things you’ll ever do in your life! But how much time should you put aside for your trip?

5 tips for traveling in South Africa

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, whether just as a tourist, or as a prospective volunteer who wants to do some serious sightseeing, you probably have a lot of questions. Is a developing country like South Africa safe to travel around?

Khaya’s Weekend Guide to hiking in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth is rich in cultural heritage and gives you a unique perspective into the Eastern Cape’s exceptional and amazing past.

5 good reasons why you pay to volunteer overseas

You’re an intrepid explorer who wants to travel, or maybe you’ve already hit the skyways and gone on some overseas adventures.

Arusha in Tanzania - a place to volunteer or to avoid?

Arusha is a fairly large city in northern Tanzania close to the border of Kenya. It’s the springboard for many visitors to the wonders of both beautiful countries.

9 Great Gap Year benefits

Many young people the world over ask themselves a very important question as they finish high school – “What next?” Even in countries where university education is free, it can be daunting for a high school student to have to decide what you want to study, and what your career path will be.

Malawi - warming the hearts of volunteers in Africa

Few people know where this small, landlocked country in Africa lies. You might only associate it with the fact that some celebrities have adopted children from there. Of course, it’s so much more than that!