Footprinter Reports
Teacher Turned Author by Angus Yellowlees
Mon, 10th Jan 2011Arrival: Well, after an hour and a half on the plane down to London I finally met up with my housemates to be. They both seemed really friendly and at…
Rachel Taylor: Initial report
Thu, 6th Jan 2011As I make final preparations for my trip but the whole thing doesnt feel altogether real. Flights are booked, I have got my vaccinations and it is almost time to…
Katie-Mairi King: Initial report
Wed, 5th Jan 2011WOW!!! I think that is the only word that comes close to describing how Im feeling right now. I leave…….TOMORROW… For the past year this trip has been something to…
Susannah Morcowitz: Initial report
Wed, 5th Jan 2011In just a couple of days I will be flying direct into Southern India. I will be spending the year in Bangalore volunteering with the Association of People with Disabilities…
Kemi Ami-Agbaje: Initial report
Sun, 2nd Jan 2011Going to Fiji in March will be a huge stepping stone for me.I have never been one to travel or to experience voluntary work out of my local community.So as…
First Impressions by Caitlin Ripley
Fri, 29th Oct 2010Message From Thailand! Im finally away and in Thailand! Ive been at my school in Mae Sai for over a week now, so I guess its time for an update.…
Sophie Bryant: Initial report
Tue, 12th Oct 2010Hi All As I write this I am currently sat on a train taking me to London St.Pancras, as I trek down south in order to meet up with some…
Signing Off with an Understatement by Kyle and Sarah
Sun, 10th Oct 2010Suppose this will be our final report. We are returning home in 5 days. To say that our feelings are mixed would be an understatement of biblical proportions. Indeed we…
My Jungle Adventure by Natasha Rodney
Sun, 10th Oct 2010My Jungle Adventure in Ecuador Travelling around Ecuador these last few months has given me the opportunity to see so much nature. I have seen whales and dolphins on the…
Leaving My Comfort Zone by Sally Greenwood
Mon, 4th Oct 2010Home Sweet Home. I have been home from Ghana, where I spent four months, for two weeks today! Firstly, if you are reading this you are most likely in the…
THREE Reports in One by Grace and Jason
Mon, 20th Sep 2010NOVEMBER We made it to Dodowa! The past two months have been amazing! Weve had the most brilliant time (and abandoned vegetarianism at least temporarily) and now were here; it…
I’m Off!! by Anna Seymour
Wed, 15th Sep 2010The adventure begins With only a few days left before I depart the waves of nervous excitement are kicking in! Soon I shall be boarding a plane from London Heathrow…
Caitlin Ripley: Initial report
Wed, 1st Sep 2010Im going to Thailand and not for a holiday! Thats been my slogan for the last 14 months of gap year planning and fundraising and now its finally happening! Im…
Waiting to Leave for China by Natalie Smythe
Sun, 29th Aug 2010Hi there! In about 3 weeks I’m going to be getting on a plane and flying off to spend a year volunteering in China. This seems like a very daunting…
Laura Brown: Initial report
Thu, 12th Aug 2010Off to Uganda in a couple of weeks Im off to Uganda in a couple of weeks to start my year working as an Education Consultant for a charity called…
Pre-Monsoon Travels by Kyle and Sarah
Tue, 3rd Aug 2010After a 4 week break to the paradises that are Goa and Kerala we returned to the magnificent foothills of the Himalayas. From the sands, seas and scorching sun we…
No More Big Macs by Kyle and Sarah
Fri, 28th May 2010Sorry you havent heard from us before now, we have just managed to get an internet connection. It took us three long days to finally arrive at the school which…
Teacher’s Day by Natasha Rodney
Tue, 18th May 2010I cant believe that Ive been in Ecuador for 3 months already, I dont want to sound cliché but time flies when youre having fun. I can remember all the…
Problems of Making a Difference by Sally Greenwood
Sat, 15th May 2010Dear everyone! I have been in Ghana for one month and one week now and thought it was high time to send a Footprint Report in before I forget everything…
Read Borneo for Guatemala by Astrid Wells
Mon, 10th May 2010Due to unforeseen safety circumstances my trip to Guatemala changed at the very last minute. Despite being upset and frustrated that things had not gone to plan I was still…
Struggling with My Spanish by Sara Williams
Thu, 29th Apr 2010So two months in to my 6 month stay! I realise it is cliché to say it but time really is flying by! I first flew in to the capital…
