Best things to do in Cusco, Peru
What to see when Volunteering or Interning in Cusco
There are countless sights, shops, and cafes to discover down each street in Cusco. Don’t make this a quick stop on your way to Machu Picchu. Clear your schedule and make time to wander the streets and take in the sights. Here are our recommendations for the best things to do in the city!
How volunteering abroad can boost your CV
Volunteering abroad to boost your CV
Volunteering abroad is a great way to gain life experience but also experience for future job prospects. Adding volunteering abroad to your CV can enhance your CV and potentially help you get that lucrative interview.
Adopting Responsible Tourism
Environmental issues and climate change awareness
“The Earth is what we all have in common.”
- Wendell Berry
This is a quote we should all remember when embarking on an exploration of cultural immersion and volunteering abroad.
Volunteering in Peru as a Vegetarian/Vegan
A Globalteer Intern's guide to volunteering abroad as a Vegetarian in Peru
I’m a vegetarian intern here in the Globalteer office in Peru. Before coming here I thought, surely there’ll be plenty of vegetarian options, perhaps not vegan but veggies and rice must be easy to find. Most of the time it’s not too difficult, but there are a few tips and pieces of advice I would have liked to have known before getting here!
Overcoming homesickness when volunteering / interning abroad
Volunteering abroad in a completely new country can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never been far away from home before. It’s completely normal to miss home! It’s part of the process of adjusting… However, when you feel like it’s all a bit too much, there are many ways to make yourself feel more comfortable. Read more to find out the ways that I overcame homesickness while interning with Globalteer in our office in Cusco!
The Ripple Effect of Volunteering
Volunteering has deep impacts on you and the community you serve. Spending time volunteering connects you to like minded people and uses your time productively. It also creates a space for you to learn about systemic issues being addressed and your part in combating them. For the community you are working for, volunteering can alleviate stress on resources and help grow the organisation’s reach.
Why are there so many street dogs in Peru?
If you visit Cusco, the first thing you will notice are the hundreds of dogs roaming its streets. Even if you haven’t seen it with your own eyes, travel blogs often mention street dogs when they talk about the city. Nevertheless, keep reading to find out more about the attitudes people have towards dogs in Peru. And also how these attitudes affect the way dogs live.
How to plan to volunteer abroad
Volunteering abroad is both exciting and intimidating, but with careful research and planning, your trip can go smoothly and be packed with valuable experiences.
When choosing the organization that you will work with, research into how they sustainably support and empower local communities and how they get their project ideas.
Useful Spanish phrases for volunteering in Cusco
As stated on our website, speaking Spanish is not a requirement for working at one of our Latin American destinations.
However, there are some situations where knowledge of a few Spanish phrases can be really useful!
