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News Archive June 2009

India cracks down on ‘tiger tourism’

India cracks down on ''tiger tourism''

Following claims made by the Indian government that tourists are responsible for the decline in the country’s tiger population, it has been announced that areas where the creatures are known to th…

Category: Asia
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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Sri Lanka gears up for ‘tourism renaissance’

Sri Lanka gears up for ''tourism renaissance''

The Sri Lankan government is planning to make previously cut-off northern areas into desirable destinations for tourists, holidaymakers and those taking a gap year in the country. Following the qua…

Category: Asia
Posted 30 Jun 2009

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Combine sun, sea, surf and turtles in Costa Rica

Combine sun, sea, surf and turtles in Costa Rica

Travelling responsibly while still having fun has been made easy with i-to-i’s latest volunteering abroad in Costa Rica project. Adventurous travellers looking for an unforgettable trip can sign u…

Category: South America
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Help rebuild lives by volunteering abroad in Costa Rica

Help rebuild lives by volunteering abroad in Costa Rica

Workers hoping to take a sabbatical, gap year travellers or holidaymakers interested in giving something back may like to consider the benefits of i-to-i’s new build homes for underprivileged fami…

Category: South America
Posted 29 Jun 2009

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Cambodia signs contract to protect 60,000 hectares of forest

Cambodia signs contract to protect 60,000 hectares of forest

Those hoping to volunteer abroad in Cambodia may be pleased to learn that the country has boosted its efforts to protect some of its forested areas. In a bid to encourage environmentally friendly p…

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Jun 2009

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Asian nations mark UN’s anti-drugs day

Asian nations mark UN''s anti-drugs day

With the arrival of the United Nations’ (UN’s) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, many nations have marked the event to draw attention to the destructive nature of the …

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Jun 2009

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Flood warnings to be delivered ‘via text’ in Bangladesh

Flood warnings to be delivered ''via text'' in Bangladesh

According to officials in Bangladesh, locals are being warned about the threat of forthcoming floods during monsoon season via the medium of text message. This is a move which, they say, will help …

Category: Asia
Posted 26 Jun 2009

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Orphans in Cambodia are “remarkable”

Orphans in Cambodia are "remarkable"

Being left without parents and infected with the HIV is not enough to make orphans in Cambodia give up their hopes of leading fulfilling lives, in the opinion of one journalist.Writing for the Tele…

Category: Asia
Posted 25 Jun 2009

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Kangaroo Island ‘a must-see’ while on a gap year in Australia

Kangaroo Island ''a must-see'' while on a gap year in Australia

Kangaroo Island, which is located in the south of Australia, has been named as an essential place to visit by Tourism Australia’s National Landscapes programme and is the only destination to have …

Category: Australasia
Posted 25 Jun 2009

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New Zealand place names ‘get gap year travellers giggling’

New Zealand place names ''get gap year travellers giggling''

Though some countries have towns with names which can raise a laugh or two, New Zealand is one of the best places for travellers to visit if they are seeking comically-named places.The New Zealand …

Category: Australasia
Posted 24 Jun 2009

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