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Three Projects Abroad volunteers ride Bactrian Camels in Terelj National Park, Mongolia

By Projects Abroad 03rd January, 2025

5 Steps to Help Plan Your Gap Year
Make your gap year planning easier with our five-step guide, including a few tips on what to do during your gap year to develop new skills.
Take a Gap Year Adventure

By Projects Abroad 02nd January, 2025

Top 5 Things To Do In A Gap Year in 2025
Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you — here are our top five things you could do on a once-in-a-lifetime gap year.
A group of Hight School Special volunteers pose for a picture in front of a nomad tent

By Projects Abroad 20th November, 2024

Volunteer opportunities for teens: building your future
Discover the opportunities for ambitious teens to volunteer abroad and how it could shape your future, including job and university applications.
A large group of teenage Projects Abroad volunteers gather for a photo together in Peru

By Projects Abroad 27th September, 2024

The Ultimate Packing List for High School Volunteers
Preparing for a volunteering project abroad and want to make sure you have your essentials? This guide for secondary and high school students will help!
Volunteer travel photographers abroad

By Hannah Doyle 08th July, 2024

Capturing Memories Responsibly: The Ethical Traveller’s Guide to Photography
Travelling abroad? Capture your memories by following this ethical travel photo guide. Use ethical photography to leave a positive impact as you travel.
Teen volunteering and internships abroad

By Dave Harding 13th March, 2024

Teen volunteering abroad: Make a difference and travel the world!
Discover High School Specials: Volunteer and intern abroad trips tailor-made for teens! They’re fun, structured, and fully supervised during the school holidays.

By Projects Abroad 08th February, 2024

Solo female travel: Fall in love with travelling alone
Get the best advice for solo female travellers. Discover tips for solo travel for women, including staying safe, making friends, and exploring with confidence.
Older volunteers abroad

By Thom Brown 17th January, 2024

Fun, Friendship, and Fearless Travel
An interview with veteran volunteers, Joan and Carolyn. We discuss the adventures they've had and the advice they'd offer to aspiring volunteers and interns.

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