filed in Cambodia on Jan.04, 2012
Kat and Joelle volunteered with us in Cambodia a while ago now, but had written some beautiful blogs about their time in this unforgettable country, so although late, we thought we’d share them with you! Enjoy! Hello all! We thought we’d write a travel blog and let you all know what we get up to [...]
filed in Announcements, Asia, Borneo, Leap Giving on Dec.23, 2011
When you think of Borneo, what comes to mind? Steamy pristine jungle, beautiful white sand palm fringed beaches, rich interesting cultures and of course the illusive orangutans….yep thats Borneo! The popularity of our Borneo project has really shot through the roof this year, which is fantastic news as it means not only amazing once in [...]
filed in Cambodia, Leap Giving on Dec.22, 2011
Cambodia is without doubt one of the most beautiful and rewarding places in the world to volunteer. So much so that when the Leap’s very own email whizz kid Michaela was given a choice of all The Leap’s destinations to volunteer in next Summer she chose (you guessed it!) CAMBODIA! We have sent over 60 [...]
filed in Borneo on Oct.25, 2011
Hello from Borneo! We’re 8 weeks into the Leap project and the team are getting on great. Eilidh and the others came out from the jungle trek happy that they had completed their survival trip..and armed with some great tips if they ever find themselves stranded in the jungle in future! They’re all resting at [...]
filed in Announcements, Asia, Borneo on Sep.28, 2011
Hello Really sorry for not replying earlier, have been really busy and not got a lot of interent access! Having a really great time here in sunny and very hot Borneo, we’re all very sad to leave Tinangol after an amazing first 3 weeks, left feeling like a little family getting on great with everyone [...]
filed in Borneo on Sep.22, 2011
So we’re in week 3 of the Leap placement in Borneo (!!) and all is great here. Lovely Leaper Eilidth is working alongside 8 other volunteers from all over the world and they’re a great bunch! They have been kept busy with teaching and project work at Tinangol Kindy in the rainforest. The community here [...]
filed in Announcements, Borneo, Gap Year on Jul.26, 2011
Cheers! ………That seems to be the statement that has so far summed up our time in Sabah, and on a night when 9 bottles of rice wine have been consumed such a saying seems rather apt. Maybe it is the residual effects of those bottles we enjoyed on our last night at camp Tinangol, but [...]
filed in Borneo on Jul.12, 2011
Hello from Borneo! The latest news of the Summer Leap team here in Sabah is all good! The volunteers had a great time in Batu Puteh and the new work there, moving on from tree planting to forest management which seems to be going down very well. They’ve finished that project now and have moved [...]
filed in Africa, Announcements, Asia, Gap Year, South America on Jun.15, 2011
Summer is here and if you’re lucky enough to be faced with a three month break from school or work and are stuck for ideas then look no further. Throughout July The Leap will be sending teams of young people out to South East Asia, Africa and South America on Summer Mini Projects. Experience community [...]
filed in Announcements, Asia, Borneo, Gap Year on May.27, 2011
Hi Michaela, The leapers have just arrived at Camp Mantonani (well actually on the 24th May). They have started working on the Kintergarten where their tasks were to put up the post structures for the building. They’e also taking part in our Marine Conservation Program and English teaching at the primary school this week. Everyone’s [...]
