Conversations abound regarding the pros and cons of visiting Myanmar, given its ongoing human rights issues and tourist concern about unintentionally funding military operations.  The United Nations has branded the persecution of Islam minority Rohingya people as ‘a textbook case […]

Often people say to us that surely during a two week visit to a country or countries they won’t be able to make a real difference or impact positively on the lives of others.  Our belief is that every traveller […]

Those who have visited Sapa before will understand why it is such a special place. Here’s our reasoning….see if you agree! 1. Sapa is stunningly beautiful. With its position in the mountains near the Chinese border, surely no-one can disagree […]

We get many questions asking what is best to bring from home in terms of useful items for the communities that we visit on our project trips.  Contrary to popular belief the answer isn’t ‘anything’.  Let’s explore this a little more! […]

There is no doubt that overseas learning experiences can benefit all participating students and staff in many ways – from increased connection to existing curriculum to developing a service-based culture to enhancing school – community partnerships. However, the quality of […]