8.  Copacabana, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – It wasn’t the impressive panoramic views from the summit of Sugarloaf that I will remember most.  It was out early afternoon stroll down the beach that will forever be etched in my mind.  Endless footballs being juggled by men of all ages and...

The final week of Paul's volunteer placement has arrived, and here are his final comments:

My favorite memory: All of my students. Every one of them were good students, had a good attitude trying their best and always willing to learn. This in spite of the fact that I was teaching them during...

Paul’s thoughts on his first week volunteer teaching at the Thai Mueang Vocational College:
I have just finished my first week teaching at the vocational school. My students were 16 teenagers who are studying to work in the tourism/hospitality field. Although the school is officially on vacation...

TM Volunteers had to say good bye to our volunteer Karen recently. Here are her final comments and tips after her four week stay in Thai Mueang:

I’m not going to lie- when my last day of teaching arrived, I was somewhat relieved. Teaching and lesson planning were a huge challenge for me, as I...

Traveling is not the same as being on holidays. On the contrary. The people I know who consider themselves travelers don't have a home, work while they travel and are always busy with all kinds of things. I also consider traveling as a profession, a daily occupation.

Generally people on holidays...

Last night, my friends and I had a harvest celebration. After dinner, we sat around a fire and told stories. As I sat and listened to some fascinating and eloquent stories, memories of past experiences...