Thanks to our wonderful customers and staff, we are delighted to announce that Gapforce has been awarded the Top Rated Gap Year provider of 2020 at Go Abroad for the second year in succession! It seems a long time since we were last able to welcome customers onto our Gap Year programs but the end of the pandemic is now … Read More
Backpacking South Africa: Where to find the most stunning scenery
Located on the southern tip of the Africa continent lies sun soaked sandy beaches; lush, craggy mountains; and remote, serene desert dunes – South Africa teems with diversity and offers astonishing opportunity for exploration and adventure. Best things to do in South Africa Safari South Africa offers one of the finest safari destinations not only on the continent but in … Read More
Backpacking Costa Rica: Why this destination should be at the top of your travel plans
Flanked by the Pacific to its west and the Caribbean Sea to its east, Costa Rica is a rugged and beautiful gem in the heart of Central America. Roughly a quarter of the country is covered by dense and protected jungle, teeming with wildlife from howler monkeys to jaguar. Although the capital San Jose is well known for its array … Read More
The fascination of Africa, its beautiful wildlife, and how you can support as a volunteer!
When thinking about Africa the first thing that comes to mind is its incredible wildlife and the vastness and beauty of the country. The “BIG 5“ are majestic animals who are living in this exotic wilderness and have long held the captivating power over our imaginations.
Interview with Sinn Meang, Founder of the house building project for families in need in Cambodia
A house building project for families in need in rural areas in Cambodia has fascinated us from the first day on. We have been to Siem Reap several times now with volunteers, always coming back with remarkable effects not only on the families in need but also on ourselves. You just need the will to tackle things and within a … Read More
Volunteer Building Cambodia – Project background
One Week. One House. And a life changes forever for a family in need in Cambodia. Some projects help in such a simple but substantial way that we are impressed how much they can make a change. The daily struggles and problems of communities in rural areas in Cambodia begin with not having a protective shelter and this has a … Read More
Volunteering projects with Elephants in Thailand
Why you should say no to riding Elephants in Thailand! Elephant sanctuaries provide a vital home and refuge centre through proper care for elephants in desperate need. Developing and maintaining an animal sanctuary requires extensive knowledge about the life of elephants. But it is also just as important to understand what these elephants have endured in captivity. Animals living here … Read More
Meeting the Animal Kingdom
Juliette St Clair shares what the team have been up to on their game reserve volunteering in South Africa! We began the morning of our fifth week by attempting to tame the chilled waves of Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay in what was, for most of us, our first time venturing the sport of surfing. Instead we were the ones … Read More
This is what the Eastern Cape looks like
Before we got there I had no real idea of what to expect from the game reserve but from the moment we arrived I was instantly blown away. Spending two weeks as part of the game reserve conservation programme was such an amazing experience. For the entirety of our stay we slept in huge outdoor…