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Free Time Options Peru

Explore Peru’s Culture and History on a Global Volunteers Service Program

Volunteering abroad is about serving struggling communities, but it’s also a unique way to experience a different culture and really get to know a community. Our Peru service program allows you to explore some fascinating attractions near our work site. When planning your service program with us in Lima, we urge you to consider spending […]

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May 1, 2020/0 Comments/by Daniel Salazar
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Italy

Sicily Has Everything a Traveler Could Desire

Known for its delicious food, beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, and crystal clear water, Sicily has it all! Here Susan Bedford, a three-time Global Volunteer, gives us some insight into the culture of this fascinating region of Italy, and Global Volunteers’ newest partner community, Castelvetrano. By Susan Bedford Sicily has everything a traveler could desire: stunning […]

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April 21, 2020/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Free Time Options, Global Volunteers Greece

Greece 25th Anniversary Special Service Program Itinerary

This summer marks 25 years of Global Volunteers serving on the island of Crete, Greece. We will be celebrating this milestone anniversary with new and alumni volunteers on a service program beginning July 18. This is a rare and not-to-be-missed opportunity! What can you expect on this unique team? Enjoy meaningful teaching with local English […]

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March 6, 2020/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Greece

Crete’s Five-Star Cretan Hospitality on our Volunteer Vacation

In Part Two of their blog post about their service program in Crete, Greece Volunteers Tom and Rondi Olson talk about Cretan history, hospitality, cuisine and free-time activities available to volunteers serving in Greece!   Read Part One. Part Two: Discovering Crete’s “Backstory.” We came to Crete without a mental picture, and really had no idea […]

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February 20, 2019/0 Comments/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Nepal

Free-Time Activities In Nepal on a Global Volunteers Service Program

Free time activities, Volunteering in Nepal

Volunteering abroad doesn’t have to be all work!  With Global Volunteers programs, ample time on evenings and weekends are available to enjoy the cultural, educational and natural attractions in our partner communities. The free-time activities in Nepal are varied and numerous.  These opportunities to explore sites near Kathmandu and in the northern regions are recommended […]

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September 18, 2018/0 Comments/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Tanzania

Weekend Safari is Exotic Diversion on Tanzania Service Program

While it’s never cited as the major motivation for joining a Global Volunteers Tanzania service program, a weekend trip to Ruaha National Park and Game Reserve can’t be topped.  This Tanzania safari destination is East Africa’s largest park and game reserve, about 40 miles from Iringa. It’s home to 10,000 elephants and over 500 species of birds, […]

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March 4, 2018/0 Comments/by Michele Gran
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Free Time Options Cook Islands

Volunteer Captures Beauty of the Cook Islands

Drone Photos of the Cook Islands

The Cook Islands are famous for their gorgeous beaches, but there is so much more to the archipelago. Thankfully, one of our volunteers captured some of the beauty of the islands with a drone. Here are the pictures and the story behind them. Anyone who’s experienced the Cook Islands knows that the crystal-blue waters and […]

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January 15, 2018/0 Comments/by Michele Gran
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options, Global Volunteers Ecuador

Special Volunteer Program over Holy Week in Ecuador

Holy Week in Ecuador

Holy Week in Ecuador Holy Week in Ecuador is one of the most colorful times of the year. The processions on Good Friday are one of the greatest demonstrations of Catholic faith. The Good Friday procession in Quito is named Jesús del Gran Poder (Jesus of Great Power) and is said to be one of the largest […]

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December 22, 2017/0 Comments/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Boomer Volunteers, Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Cuba

Volunteer Joins a Dominoes Game in Cuba

Dominoes Game in Cuba

There are some people who can just walk up to a person and make conversation in the most kind and natural way. I’m definitely not one of those people. But Jerry is. His ability to quickly bond and make friends gave him the chance to be asked by total strangers to take part at an […]

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February 28, 2017/0 Comments/by Daniel Salazar
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Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Free Time Options Peru

Cooking with Stones and Burying Your Food

Cooking with Stones and Burying Your Food

Last weekend I went to the Andes region in Peru, to the city of Huancayo. There I encountered many customs that you might have never heard of and you might find interesting. I will share them with you in a few blog-posts. First of all, allow me to share the custom that brings the sweetest memories: Pachamanca. […]

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January 24, 2017/0 Comments/by Daniel Salazar
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