After qualifying as yoga teachers earlier this year, we discovered a website called Yoga Travel Jobs, that listed volunteer, work exchange and paid job opportunities all over the world! It was really exciting to see all of the positions available in beautiful locations from beach resorts to mountain retreats… It seemed that Yoga Teachers were really in demand!

Picture yourself standing on the side of a remote road in a foreign country. You take a good look and breathe in your surroundings. Truckers taking a rest in the midst of their 24 hour international journey, jubilant children playing enthusiastically with a tattered football and a veritable army of snack-selling women waiting patiently to pounce on anyone who dares to slow below 10kmph, curiously all touting a choice of the same 3 items.

In April 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake tore across the west coast of Ecuador leaving 660 dead and an estimated 20,000 without homes. Lily Khambata shares her experience of volunteering in the affected region…

When it comes to trekking in South America, there are a number of famous hikes that always make travellers’ itineraries, the legendary Inca Trail being the most well known. But whether you’ve dreamed about or have actually experienced some of these South American highlights, you’ve probably never contemplated walking in another country here: Bolivia.

Rio is one of the most exciting, enthralling and beautiful cities in the world. However, if the pace of the city gets a bit too much, (especially during this summer’s Olympics 2016) and you need a break from the heat and crowds – don’t worry. The state of Rio de Janeiro is a nature lover’s paradise, and many incredible destinations are easily accessible within a few hours of the metropolis. Check out our list of the top 10 escapes from Rio!

Long term traveller Conan Griffin discusses the backpacker habit of haggling – for everything! Whilst getting the lowest price you possibly can for that llama sweater will earn you bragging rights amongst your travel buddies, he questions whether or not saving a few dollars is actually worth it. When local people are just trying to make a living out of comparatively richer tourists, is strong haggling really so necessary?

A remote spot that provides amazing views of the highest mountains in the country on the one side and the Caribbean Coast on the other. If you love hiking, the mountains and camping this is your perfect two-day adventure!

Volunteering has taught me how powerful it can be as an opportunity to come face to face with the reality of life South America. Unlike travelling, where you are often confined to just peering through the grimy bus windows and out into the crumbling adobe of the many communities you pass, when you stop to volunteer, you are invited into those houses, offered a chair, and given a class of refreshing, home-fermented chichi drink. Steph Dyson tells us about her rewarding experience volunteering for six weeks outside La Paz, Bolivia…