http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/Fri, 17 May 2013 12:24:01 +0000en-GBSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.156 (http://www.squarespace.com)5 things to doboababchameleonsdivingforestfroglemursmadagascarnosy betsingy forestGap Year BlogFri, 17 May 2013 10:58:51 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/17/5-things-to-do-in-madagascar.html977976:11570763:33724838While volunteering, it's important to make sure you don't miss out on the fantastic things to see and do. Madagascar is a country of unusual sights and creatures, full of different things to do in your free time. We have compiled a list of the 5 top things to see and do while in Madagascar.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33724838.xmlCompetitionbackpackingcompetitionkitsafety abroadtravel advicetravel safetyvolunteer advicewinGap Year BlogWed, 15 May 2013 09:50:26 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/15/competition.html977976:11570763:33717161Stay safe and knowledgeable with these RFID-blocking passport and credit card sleeves, courtesy of Funky Leisure and The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook, courtesy of author Shannon O’Donnell the A Little Adrift blogger.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33717161.xmlInspirationMachu PicchuTop 5argentinacambodiaindiaperito moreno glacierperuplaces of natural beautyserengetita prohm templetaj mahaltanzaniawonders of the worldGap Year BlogTue, 14 May 2013 11:01:22 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/14/top-5-stunning-places-to-photograph-around-the-world.html977976:11570763:33713590From places of immense natural beauty and wonders of natural science to legendary monuments of everlasting love and ancient cultures, we bring you the top five most stunning places in this world to capture with your lens…]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33713590.xmlVolunteer Photo of the Weekgap yearmadagascarphotographytravelvolunteerGap Year BlogMon, 13 May 2013 10:43:49 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/13/volunteer-photo-of-the-week-sarah-watson.html977976:11570763:33691357Sarah Watson volunteered on Frontier's Madagascar Teaching, Wildlife & Diving project where she took this stunning shot of Madagascar's clear waters.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33691357.xmlGap Year AdviceInspirationTop 5gap yeargap year advicereasons to take a gap yearvolunteerGap Year BlogFri, 10 May 2013 09:29:03 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/10/why-take-a-gap-year.html977976:11570763:33667204Thinking about taking a gap year but not sure if it’s for you? We’ve narrowed it down though to the best five reasons you should take a gap year.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33667204.xmlNew ProjectsProject Newsamazonconservationdeforestationecologyecotourismnew projectperurainforestresponsible tourismvolunteerGap Year BlogThu, 09 May 2013 08:58:51 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/9/project-of-the-week-peru-amazon-rainforest-conservation.html977976:11570763:33621785Based in the Peruvian Amazon, this project is spearheading the conservation of a unique region of the rainforest. The Amazon Rainforest is facing deforestation at an increasing rate, and if this trend continues then it could be destroyed by the end of this century.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33621785.xmlVolunteer Photo of the Weekadventuredivingmadagascarphoto of the weekphotographyphotosteachingwildlifeGap Year BlogWed, 08 May 2013 09:40:53 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/8/volunteer-photo-of-the-week-sarah-watson.html977976:11570763:33616734Madagascar Teaching, Wildlife & Diving volunteer Sarah Watson captures the idyllic calm of the Indian Ocean in this stunning shot. ]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33616734.xmlBangladeshTravel Newsfairtradefashiongarment industryprimarkworkers rightsGap Year BlogTue, 07 May 2013 09:33:46 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/7/a-call-for-fairtrade-fashion.html977976:11570763:33612882On 24th April, an eight-story commercial building that contained clothing factories and shops (the Rana Plaza) collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed over 400 and injuring over 1,000 people.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33612882.xmlInspirationMexicoNicaraguaTraveladventurecentral americacosta ricafoodhondurastravelGap Year BlogFri, 03 May 2013 12:52:39 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/3/top-5-foods-to-try-in-central-america.html977976:11570763:33530600Travelling provides ample opportunity to stroll your taste buds through some exotic culinary delights.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33530600.xmladventure travelmars 2023mars onemars space missionmission to marsnature newsspace colonyspace travelGap Year BlogFri, 03 May 2013 10:13:16 +0000http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/2013/5/3/would-you-take-a-one-way-trip-to-mars.html977976:11570763:33530342The Dutch Organisation Mars One is opening applications for a one way trip to Mars in 2023 with the plan to send four people to start a colony in space.]]>http://www.gapyearblog.info/blog/rss-comments-entry-33530342.xml