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In February 2019 we had a wonderful guest from Vietnam, came to visit our programs in Kenya. As the Country Manager, I picked him up at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which is located
Once again thank you so much for your support and encouragement. It was such a unique and wonderful experience for Nick and I. We were so well looked after by Lynne and Marysan and
I had a wonderful experience in Sri Lanka and I can’t thank the Hemantha and the team enough for what they gave me. I’ve learned so much and I was able to discover a
Earlier this year I started my first big trip on my own. I went to Bali, to live and work there and gather as many experiences as I can and that I did! When
Just seven kilometers outside of the city Kampot sits a tiny fishing village that I can only describe as one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever set foot on. Before
Hi! My name is Elke and I’m 21 years old. I’m living in the Netherlands and I will be travelling for one year and my first country to visit is Nepal! I just finished
About me Hello, my name is Alexandra and I’m 23 years old. I am from Germany and I finished my studies in pedagogy this year. I love to work with kids, for this reason
We came to Sri Lanka intending to do 10 weeks of temple renovation, but after we arrived ended up doing 6 weeks of special needs, 2 weeks of temple renovation and hill country. That’s
A full week has passed since I came back to Spain after spending six weeks in a community program in the Gatanga area in rural Kenya. I did my work in the Kirwara Primary
It all started on a sunny day, I was nervous, cheerful, I moved fast like a cheetah when I went from one place to another, I imagine it would be the excitement … because
I have just spent 3 weeks on Bali and enjoyed every minute of it. Going there, all by myself, I was a bit nervous. I didn’t know what to expect, so I expected nothing.
My experience in Sri Lanka was incredible! Every day, since the moment I arrived, to the day I left I felt safe! Not only did the leaders guide us through busy streets of Kandy
So, three weeks of Kindergarten Teaching in Nepal. It was an experience of a lifetime. I started in September without any kids and I am finishing with insomnia because of the weekly exam of
It is always with much apprehension we welcome our travellers to the most interesting program, India Road Trip. We have our reasons, justified ☺ As you step into the capital of this incredible country,
I´m Anna, 26, from Luxembourg. Currently, I’m studying Sociology. My passion is to explore new countries and cultures. After participating with TGL in 2017 for one month in untouched Laos and then 2018 in
If you walk opposite from the seashore at Diani Beach, you will stumble across sets of tiny villages that are home to this rather unheard of a tribe – the Digo people. I’m a
Hi, I am Niklas and I am 21 years old, from Hamburg, Germany. During my 6 week stay in the beautiful country of Kenya, I tried to see as many places as possible. I
I had an amazing time in Vanuatu with IVI. The coordinators were absolutely lovely and were so friendly, welcoming and helpful during my stay. I felt right at home. However, the highlight of my
Highlights of the trip: A Highlight of my trip was that I met so many amazing people from all over the world. I really appreciated that I could switch between projects very easy so
Highlights of the trip: My trip to Fiji was, of course, an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed working at the animal shelter, and being able to use my experience in veterinary to help the shelter.
Sri Lanka: Highlights: The highlight of Sri Lanka was definitely the team; the drivers, coordinators, managers, chef, cleaners – everyone was so helpful and lovely. Everything felt very well organised and I felt
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