The New Year is here! If you’re feeling a little hungover, or just want to get those New Year’s revolutions going, check out last week’s blog on the scientifically proven health benefits of traveling! Not only that, but volunteering has some very similar benefits, so imagine what you can do by combing the two! Do […]

This week we bring you the story of the fastest of all land animals living on Earth: the Cheetah! They are smaller, smoother and sleeker than any other member of the big cat family. When you have a look at their aerodynamic body structure – extra-large heart and lungs, narrow waist, flexible spine, long legs […]

Eco Travel stallwarts, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia are some of the most spectacular places to visit. So this week I’m picking my highlights, sharing some tips and showing you what you can experience with Eco Companion. This week I’m picking my Eco travel favourites from the Southern Hemisphere. When you think of Eco […]

This week I’m looking at the desperate work being undertaken to save the Northern White Rhino from extinction. I must admit I was well aware of the issues facing Rhinos in general through the various Eco Projects we promote and the shameful poaching that has decimated the species but I didn’t know much about the […]

This week we look at volunteering to help sick and injured animals and why it could be the best vacation experience you’ll ever have. The concept of travelling to participate in volunteering work is nothing new. For years people have been using their vacation time to both explore a destination, as well as to lend […]

✔ Wanna work with wild animals in the African wilderness? Yeahhh we can probably hook you up. ✔ Hate flying, can’t take too much time off work but want to make a difference? NUMBER 14 IS FOR YOU. ✔ How about teaching English in Costa Rica? Not to give any hints, but I’m pretty sure you’ll find that […]