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The thought of traveling abroad, amalgamated with an intention of doing something meaningful for others, is indeed exciting. Hundreds of thousands of people are setting sail every year for contributing effectively towards the society and aiming to make this world a better place to live. Be it high school students ...
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“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde. Being a volunteer abroad isn't an easy task! You need to step out of your comfort zone and travel for miles before you finally reach your destination. Often, the places where you'll have to work ...
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From Tanzania in Africa to Cambodia in Asia - Volunteering Solutions has some amazing Summer Volunteer Adventure Programs that are crafted exclusively for you! Whether you are a high school student or a gap year traveler, summer is the best time to pack your bags and set out for your ...
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Ever wondered why there is a system for booking things in advance? That's because everyone looks to get hold of the best that is at offer; volunteering abroad is one such activity. Over the years, the trend has shown that a maximum number of people take up volunteering abroad during their ...
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You've already wasted a lot of time dreaming about traveling to your favorite destination. You missed the chance of doing some good work during your Summer Break and kept liking others' photographs on Social Media. You thought several times about volunteering abroad, but for some reason or the other, your ...
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2017 has been a great year and Volunteering Solutions hosted thousands of volunteers from different parts of the world, who traveled to distant lands to make some difference in the lives of the underprivileged ones. Each one who has been a part of the journey is no less than an ...
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Once upon a time, it was the land where the Incas ruled. Peru, undoubtedly, is one of the gorgeous countries of the world, that's home to the lush green Amazon rainforest and the ruins of Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city in the Andes mountains. The land had evolved immensely ...
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The World Heritage Sites are landmark areas recognized by the United Nations, under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), due to their cultural, geographical, historical, scientific or some other form of significance. These sites are protected by international treaties and considered to be important for the humanity ...
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“Ghana will not be built in a day. But it should be built every day and the body that houses the eyes reading this owns the hands that will ensure this.” - Nana Awere Damoah Ghana is said to be West Africa's golden child. Traveling to Ghana is a doorway ...
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Traveling abroad seems like an expensive venture but to be very honest, if the planning is done correctly then one can actually explore at a much cheaper rate. All you need is to do a proper research about where you want to go, why you want to go and what ...
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In this 21st Century, just getting a college degree isn't enough and once you step out of college to approach the job arena, you'll realize that there are millions in the race that you are running. All it requires to win is to make some extra efforts during those college ...
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Located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southern India, Sri Lanka is a true paradise with picturesque beaches, tropical jungles, enchanting waterfalls, magnificent hills and stretches of tea plantation. The warm people of the island country will greet you with love, and make you feel at home in ...
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Are you a nature lover? Do you love being with animals? Want to help them live a better life? This summer, travel abroad and volunteer for Nature's wellbeing. Volunteering Solutions has several Wildlife and Conservation Projects in different parts of the world, where you can contribute in your way in ...
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Traveling has now become safer than it ever was, and teenagers from all across the world are taking the bold step of stepping out of their comfort zone and traveling abroad to get engaged to philanthropic projects. At a tender age, it might often be difficult to decide about things ...
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Wildlife conservation is an act of protecting the animal species and their natural habitat, for maintaining a proper ecological balance. The total population of the Earth is more than 7 billion - and with its ever increasing tendency, it is absolutely necessary to contribute towards the wildlife conservation, for the ...
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Voluntourism, the concept of meaningful traveling, is becoming popular with every passing day as more and more millennials are opting to travel abroad to contribute something back to the society. With the aim of touching several lives all across the globe, Volunteering Solutions also started its journey back in the ...
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On completing 10 successful years, Volunteering Solutions is now set to unveil the changed and upgraded website along with a brand new logo. It's an honor and a matter of pride that we have served the society for a decade and we hope to reach out to thousand more lives ...
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In the past decade, there has been a rapid growth in the number of volunteers traveling all across the world in order to make some meaningful contribution towards the underprivileged societies in the weaker economic regions. Are you also thinking of volunteering abroad? If your answer is 'Yes', then there ...
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When you plan for your volunteering journey abroad, one natural question that'll surely strike you is - "Will I be safe?" While volunteer trips can be incredible on the one hand, they can be quite dangerous if the correct safety measures aren't followed. Moreover, when you choose to embark on ...
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Christina Li, a high school passout who had just finished her 12th Grade from Mac Robertson Girls High School, Australia, came to volunteering for the Teaching Project in Shanghai. She has always been intrigued about volunteering with children, and finally, after completing high school, sho got the opportunity to travel ...
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Volunteering abroad is undoubtedly a life-changing experience and one has to be careful about making the choices while planning it. There are countless volunteering opportunities that are available and one should choose a program that completely aligns with their interests. Here are some basic questions that will help you to ...
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Volunteering abroad endows you with the scope to travel and explore a country with the locals, and the experience you gather would last for a lifetime. Summer is the best time for interested candidates to set sail and travel abroad to volunteer. Most of the high school/ college/ university students ...
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International Women's Day was first observed as a popular event after 1977 when the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for women's rights and world peace. On the 40th anniversary of the initiation of the event, we want to pay gratitude ...
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In this 21st Century, life has become easier in all spheres. The hassles related to traveling abroad has been reduced manifold due to the technological advancement. The smartphone is one such discovery that has immensely helped travelers since the time of its inception and with each passing day, more and ...
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When you decide to take a volunteer trip abroad, there might be several thoughts that would clutter your mind, pushing you to have sleepless nights! On one hand, you’ll have the excitement to of setting out for something new and on the other hand, you’ll be boggled thinking how to ...
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India has always been one of the most favored and budget friendly destinations. People from all across the world travel to India to explore the richness of the land, learn about the history and cultural amalgamations, and also to experience the geographical diversities that the country has to offer. Volunteers ...
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The concept of traveling has changed manifold in the recent years and with every passing day, more and more millennials are taking volunteer trips abroad, in order to add some values to their travel experiences. Volunteering abroad is the best opportunity to share one's knowledge, skills and enthusiasm while exploring ...
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The second largest continent in the world, Africa has something special about it. Be it the vast golden beaches or the sandy Sahara desert, be it the ancient pyramids of Egypt or the magnificent wildlife of Serengeti National Park - each of the 54 African countries have something or the ...
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With the arrival of 2017, we all hope to be a little more wiser, more patient, more loving and caring and try to make each day worth living. Many of you might have already planned what all you’re going to do in 2017 - which all books to read, where ...
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“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi. Since ages, people from all across the world traveled to India - some came to see and adore the beauty of the land, while a few came to conquer, some came to ...
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Before we talk about the best internship opportunities that are provided by Volunteering Solutions in different countries of the world, let us talk about why internships are important for students. As they say, “You need the experience to gain experience!” This seems to be the real concern for millennials who ...
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If you are a college student looking for an ‘Alternative Break’ program or taking a gap year to decide about what next to do in life - then you should definitely considering volunteering abroad. And you should know that you aren’t alone in this. Thousands of students from all over ...
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Traveling abroad is a creative mix of thrill, adventure, learning, and challenges. It is, in fact, the travel challenges that creates the thrill and adventure and helps you to learn a lot of new things. However, at times there are a few travel challenges that can get a bit on ...
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Are you planning for a gap year in 2017 and want to explore a new destination while engaging yourself in some kind of social work abroad? Or have you just finished your high school and still haven’t decided what next to do in life and looking for some alternate career ...
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Are You 17-Year-Old And Looking For A Volunteering Opportunity Abroad? If your answer is “YES”, then I hope you’ll find solutions to all your worries in this article. 17 is that age bar when you are out of High School and messed up about what next to do in life ...
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This guidebook will take you through all the questions that might be lingering on your mind since the time you have had the thought of volunteering abroad. Let’s take a quick glance at what this guidebook will talk about: Prologue Why should I volunteer abroad Why should I volunteer in ...
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-“I’m planning a surprise for you.” - “What is it? Don’t make me anticipate about it.” - “We are going for a volunteering trip abroad and work with little ones there.” This sounds extremely good, isn’t it? Well, even you can surprise your partner by planning something incredible. And who ...
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So you had a blasting summer this year, or maybe not. In both the cases you definitely must be looking forward to the next years’ summer time. And since this year is inching towards its end, travelers around the world have already started planning their next year's’ summer trips. One ...
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While planning for holidays the one thing that figures in everyone’s bucket list is a perfect summer trip abroad. A trip that is affordable, fun, safe and gives us an authentic cultural experience of the country that we plan to travel to. One of the best ways to get this ...
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One of the major differences between a volunteer trip abroad and a regular holiday is the kind of living arrangements you get. While on a regular vacation, you live in a hotel or guest house accommodation where the setup is moderately luxurious, on a volunteer vacation you get to live ...
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Embarking on a volunteering journey abroad during the Spring Break is not a new concept – however, the idea of engaging with social work while traveling is getting more leverage than before and with every passing year, more and more millennials are taking the step out of their comfort zone ...
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It may come as a surprise to many, but elephant volunteering is a highly popular gap year activity. High school and college students, as well as animal welfare enthusiasts, look for opportunities abroad to work for the conservation of the wildlife, especially these giant mammals. Asia (mainly South and Southeast ...
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Volunteering Solutions (VolSol) has been providing incredible volunteer abroad opportunities to hundreds of people from all across the world, since 2006. Each year, the number of volunteers who traveled overseas has increased and they all contributed effectively towards making a better society for the natives. Not only did they share ...
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2016 has been an amazing year for volunteers who traveled from all across the world to different destinations and explored their passion of working for societal development. While each of them worked in different fields, contributed diversely and gather various experiences - Here are the 5 best experience tales from ...
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Enough of scratching your head! It’s time to take the quiz and make decision making simpler. If you’ve been wondering where to go to volunteer in Asia, we are here to help you out. Just play this quiz and answer according to your preferences - we shall tell you where ...
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So many destinations to cover, so many things to do and so little time - as another year is about to end, many of us are sitting with our checklist and figuring out what all we missed doing this year! And as 2016 is almost on the verge of winding ...
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While the excitement of traveling abroad to volunteer will keep you on your toes, you need to do  mindful planning about packing the stuff before setting out for your journey. While certain things would be available at your destination, it is advisable to not take a risk and carry things ...
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The winters are knocking at the doors, and the fragrance of merriment is all around - because Christmas is approaching! Lights will brighten the streets, Santa’s song will be played, and the aroma of cakes will be in the air. Perhaps you’ll decorate that Christmas tree, and get a lot ...
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Every day we see so many children around us - the ones at our homes, who are endowed with the privileges that we provide them;  and those in the neighborhood, who are more or less equal to that of our own. Then there are those - the kids of our ...
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No need to get all jazzed up here. We are not talking about the newly elected (45th) president of the United States. Traveling and volunteering is what’s more important than any other thing; we believe. And, that’s exactly what this is all about. On a different note, however, the sheer ...
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The year 2015 is inching towards its last quarter and many of you travelers, backpackers, gap year travelers, etc. must be getting ready to design your next years’ travel itinerary. Volunteering abroad is one of the most useful and meaningful ways to travel abroad , and it only makes sense to ...
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An unpaid internship will not get you anywhere in your career; is what something you may find everywhere on the internet. No matter where you search or what you read, all you will find are articles and reports suggesting and recommending to stay away from an unpaid internship opportunity. And, ...
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As the holiday season of winter is inching closer, friends and families have started planning their trips abroad. This is the time when people mostly travel around in huge numbers; mostly family vacations. One very cost effective and popular travel trend during winter holidays is taking a family volunteer vacation ...
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All our life, we chase and try to achieve goals that we set before us. Once we do that, we aim for higher and more abstract goals. All this is done in order for career enhancement and professional growth. However, achieving a goal takes a lot of persistence and hard work ...
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Heritage sites are the reflection of a country’s rich history and its enigmatic culture. Be it a man made piece of architecture, or a naturally formed, exquisite, landscape; heritage sites of the world are what makes traveling worth it. Volunteering Solutions offer placement in 20+ destinations all over the world ...
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When winter is here, can spring be far away? - 2017 has set in with loads of good things in store, and as the Spring Break is nearing, Volunteering Solutions has a lot of interesting and affordable projects for those looking for Alternative Spring Break Options. Spring Break is the ...
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Thailand is one of that handful of destinations in the world that show up on every traveler’s bucket list; at any given time of the year. However, it is the summer break time when most plan their trips abroad, especially, students planning their gap year. And what better could be ...
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Africa has always been an intriguing travel destination with a variety of experiences to serve to the travelers. Globally popular for being a great adventure destination, Africa is emerging as one of the highly chosen volunteering destinations in the world as well. A number of gap year students travel to ...
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Africa is arguably one of the most popular travel regions, especially, when it comes to adventure travel. Jungle safaris, tribal communities, extensive wildlife, all these, and more, have become a trademark of a typical African travel experience. Volunteering in Morocco, on the other hand, provides a unique proposition when it ...
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Traveling can be a really intriguing thing if taken as a factor to visualize and perceive personal attributes. It escalates its precision of judgement several notches if the traveling is done for the purpose of volunteering abroad. Choosing a destination to travel, and that too, to volunteer abroad can say ...
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Volunteering abroad is one of the key elements of a gap year travel. Once done with their high school, many students choose not to apply for college or university, and rather take a year off to travel the world and experience the adventures of traveling. Volunteering Solutions offer a wide ...
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There are travelers of different kinds in this world. While some like to take leisure holidays, there are those, as well, who look for a backpacking adventure trip. The latter are the ones we, sometimes, refer to as the vagabonds. In the list of these vagabonds are those who travel ...
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Before we unfold those volunteer opportunities for Australians in 2017, let us take a sneak peak into the fact that has led us here. If you take out the list of countries that travel the most (locally and internationally), you’ll find Australia in the top 10 of each of these ...
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Life on this planet began with the nature blooming in different kinds of forms; the wildlife was one of them. Over several million years, the wildlife on earth has evolved significantly, with species emerging and getting extinct; and a new one emerging again. The Wildlife Conservation Volunteer program is an ...
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Volunteering… an act of altruism, a pathway of good deeds and self-satisfaction, a way of giving it back to the society. Every other person who enrolls in this activity, in one way or more, have experienced the many benefits of volunteering abroad. They have a definition of their own and ...
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The preparation for a trip abroad involves a lot of planning and designing. And when the trip is to volunteer abroad, it becomes all the more important to make sure nothing is missed out on. Believe it or not, but amidst flight bookings and online research about the volunteer destination, ...
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In our last quiz, you came to know what kind of volunteer traveler you are! Now it's the turn to find out which program will suit you the best.It can get really tedious work when it comes to deciding the ideal volunteer abroad program for yourself. There are a number ...
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In the beginning of 2015, Nepal faced one of the most deadliest wrath of nature in the form of two fatal earthquakes. That incident created an urgent need to volunteer in Nepal and provide support to make this God loving, peaceful, and a natural paradise country stand again. Nepal has, ...
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There are a number of benefits to volunteering, whether abroad or at home, that one can expect.  From gaining valuable real-world volunteer experience and developing new skills to expanding your professional network and exploring new occupations; the list is a long one. One study found that students who take a ...
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A number of students on their gap year and backpackers travel to volunteer abroad each year. And, this is in a very significant number we are talking about. While, the trend has only paced up in the past few years, there is still a big section of travelers who refrain ...
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Volunteering Abroad… a concept which is highly popular within the millennial travelers. Students on their gap year and backpackers looking for a meaningful expedition take volunteering abroad to fulfill their desire. This is, arguably, the only kind of traveling abroad which benefits not just the traveler but an entire community ...
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Volunteering, studying, or even just visiting abroad is always an exciting venture. Especially straight out of school, or newly graduated, travelling as a young adult is an inevitable learning experience, an eye opener, and more than anything it will provide you with memories that you’ll never forget. Volunteering abroad, especially, ...
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Want to be happier? Simple acts of kindness may be the answer. Genuinely smile at a stranger. Do a favor for a friend. Give someone a compliment. Help those in need. Consider giving your time to a nonprofit that could really use your help. It’s all those little things that ...
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Ever since the news has flashed from the White House that Malia Obama, the eldest of President Obama’s two daughters, will be taking a gap year, before starting her freshman year at Harvard in the fall of 2017, it has turned more faces towards the entire concept of gap year ...
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I’ll start with a contradiction to the title saying that there is actually no right age to attend volunteer programs abroad. Volunteering is an act of altruism which is not just a social responsibility but an action conducted to bring about a positive change in the society. As responsible human ...
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Last summer, I was desperately looking for a new adventure. I would convince a friend to go backpacking with me one week, and they would back out the next. While I found the search for a travel companion hopeless, I was still determined to go somewhere- do something exciting- that ...
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Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day. Not only because it is the very first meal in the day, but also because it gives you the kick start you need to keep going for the entire day; without facing fatigue or lethargy. And it becomes ...
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Does the following Steve Jobs’ quote ring true to you? It does for me. And it probably does for anyone who has passion for their work. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what ...
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Out of all that the nature has blessed to us, it is only the underwater life which is not continuously visible to us; unless approached. May be it is this exclusivity which makes the entire marine ecosystem so special and worthy of exploring. There are many who are so enthusiastic ...
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Volunteering abroad is another way of traveling places to explore new destinations. However, it is not JUST any other way. One need to be highly motivated, responsible, and dedicated to make their sojourn a success. Have you volunteered before? Or may be planning for one! Ever imagined what kind of ...
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For the entire travel fraternity, it is a known fact that Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. And, with so much to offer to its guests, such as adventure drives, shopping arcades, pristine beaches, spectacular bio-diversity, it is evident that Thailand is the choice ...
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Volunteering abroad is not a new term in the world of traveling, especially amongst the millennial travelers. Every year, a gamut of college students, on their gap year, and other backpackers take up volunteering abroad as the platform to travel abroad. This gives them the opportunity to not just travel ...
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I was on my way to JFK with zero expectations. I was flying to Cape Town for a volunteering trip, and was completely unaware that my entire life was about to change. It all started when I learned that my friend Beth was planning to volunteer abroad through a placement ...
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Taking a gap year abroad is an activity that features on most of the student travelers' bucket-list. Over the years, however, the trend has seen even backpackers taking up volunteering abroad for their expeditions. And, when it comes to planning a trip, whether for volunteering abroad or otherwise, nobody wants ...
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It is said that the real beauty of a place lies in the eyes of the visitor; or may be I just came up with it. Nonetheless, clicking pictures and storing images from a travel expedition is one of the commonest activities for a backpacker. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger ...
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Buying a new iPhone or booking a room in a hotel, today every purchase of a product or a service is supported heavily through online reviews by people who have used or experienced those products or services. Volunteering Solutions understands the importance and need of reviews which can come really ...
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From being just another activity during holidays and a part of leisure, to becoming a source of gaining experience, exploring, and knowledge sharing; traveling has evolved a lot over the years. Extending this trend of advancement, today, traveling has turned into a much more meaningful way of exploring places. Many ...
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So, let's say, you visited a famous restaurant in your town and ordered your favorite from the menu. You relished your meal, had a great time, paid your bill, and left. Now, imagine, during all this while, had there been an opportunity or an occasion where the head chef himself ...
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"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." These words by Anatole France is a clear indication of how much importance does animals have for the humankind. The love and affection for one’s pets is something that can be found at most places, however, there ...
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Like every year, 2015, too, saw a lot of enthusiastic gap year travelers joining different volunteering programs and help bring about a positive change in several disadvantaged lives. Travelers from all ages did hard work, showed patience, spread awareness, devoted time, learnt new culture, explored different places, and took back ...
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It’s that time of the year when different parts of the world have started planning their Christmas celebrations differently. Kids waiting for Santa’s arrival at their home and parents busy planning dinners, trips, visit their parents’ place, etc. But what if I tell you that there is a way to ...
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It’s that time of the year when half of the world is planning how to make a great beginning of the coming year, and the rest half has already decided to travel abroad. Asia, the largest continent on this planet, witness a heavy tourist footfall every year, and is expected ...
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Volunteering Solutions provides a plethora of program options to all its overseas travelers in different parts of the world. Adding to these programs is a unique feature offered by Volunteering Solutions at some of the selected destinations; a one week Language & Orientation program. The sole purpose of this program ...
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The time to celebrate the new year is inching closer, and while everyone is busy scheduling their parties, there are a few who are busy preparing their itineraries for places to travel with the first light of the new year. And what better way can there be to begin your ...
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November 20th, the day when the world celebrates joy, happiness, and betterment of children all over the globe. Incorporated by the assembly of the United Nations in 1954, the Universal Children’s Day is an event that is observed every year in consortium with UNICEF, who also takes care of children’s ...
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Interested in volunteering under a medical program abroad, but not sure which one to choose? This is one of the commonest conundrums that a volunteer face when deciding to take up medical volunteering abroad; especially, medical students and practitioners. Volunteering Solutions offer two separate categories of programs; 1). The Medical ...
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Seen the movie Grudge Match? Yes! The two action stalwarts, Sylvester Stallone and Robert Di Nero, in their mid-70s deciding to enter into the boxing ring for yet another bout. Though it was just a movie, the hard work put in was real. Isn’t it a great motivation to see ...
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It is that time of the year when most parts of western countries are getting ready to creep each other’s minds out; it’s time for the much awaited Halloween. People dressing up in scary costumes and rejoicing the event is all that makes Halloween a great festival, celebrated in many ...
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Ever wondered why any country has a tourism tagline affixed with it? Well, the closest an answer one may get is, to describe the attributes of a country. Then what about the tagline itself? Who affirms that? Yes! Pictures. However, what we thought of doing is to give it a ...
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Every year, a number of high school pass outs and college students travel abroad to volunteer under a program. This is done as a regular activity by several gappers to enhance their interpersonal skills and gain international exposure. It is also noted that several universities and corporates consider volunteering abroad ...
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