Here at i to i we are just astounded at how quickly 2011 has gone by! We can't believe it, but it's about that time to start talking jingle bells, mince pies, and Christmas parties again. In fact, I just walked to the shops and saw that the card shop had been overtaken by Christmas cards overnight! Not to be scrooge-y about stuff, but have you thought about maybe doing something a little less Ho,...

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Even the Prime Minister has given gap years the thumbs up! David reckons he wouldn't be where he is today without a year out for reflection and growth! Future political giants can read all about it here http://bit.ly/rnyaOU and start making gap year plans that will lead to greater things...first stop http://www.i-to-i.com, next stop big wig power...

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Hey folks just a quick update on the Campfire sweep that's going down at the moment! We are currently in the process of making Campfire a much easier place to get around and step one is making sure we're all in the same place.... We’re going to be giving individual trip groups the heave-ho and directing all of you lovely cyber explorers to our continent and country groups. All you need to do is head...

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We’ve been chatting in the office today about those travel essentials we just can’t live without. As seasoned travellers who’ve visited pretty much every country in the world we like to think we know a thing or two about smart packing! Here are some words of wisdom from the team… We all agree that a camera and travel diary are must haves. Record everything you do and see, and the memories will make you smile...

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“The essence of our effort to see that every child has a chance must be to assure each an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but to become different - to realize whatever unique potential of body, mind and spirit he or she possesses” |John Martin Fischer| This is probably one of the more relevant statements I have come across that relates to what everyone on here is doing, or intends to do. To give...

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I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love. ~Mother Teresa ... One of the most inspirational quotes, and women, I have ever came across. In one sentence she explains it all. Loving someone is the greatest gift anyone can give. And receive. Which is why everyone's on here, right? To give those less fortunate than us a helping hand. And in return...

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Any Tips on travelling in the Galapagos Islands.

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Last week the team here at i-to-i’s Leeds office had a Skype chat with the lovely Gaby, our in-country co-ordinator for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. She told us all about the great projects they’ve got over there, and the country is my new favourite place and has jumped right to the top of my “must visit” list! We’ve got a great range of projects across Ecuador and various locations in the Galapagos. From community...

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Last week at School I realised that as the school seemed to have lots of random days off and because my spanish was so very limited that I wasn't going to be able to do some activities with the kids as I had hoped. There was no way I could explain them to the children and the class teacher had her own planning. So I decided to just take in all the resources that I...

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Diving with sharks Hello all, Yesterday was a fantastic diving day. We did 3 dives in one day around the area north of Santa Cruz Island where we are staying. It was an early start and I was quite nervous. I went with an American from Texas who is staying at the same homestay as me and has learnt to dive since beig here too. It was really fun to go with someone who I...

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