Why Gardening Matters
Flickr | Florian BugielCommunity gardens are popping up around the world. They gain a large popularity especially in cities where inhabitants usually lack the connection with nature.




















Flickr | Florian BugielCommunity gardens are popping up around the world. They gain a large popularity especially in cities where inhabitants usually lack the connection with nature.
Let’s face it; we should probably all go to the library a bit more than we do. They offer a quiet and peaceful escape from the outside world, where you can get lost in a book, or just reflect. They act as cultural gathering places, and the world’s greatest minds have studied beneath their ceilings. Here are some of the world’s most amazing libraries!
So much more than a refreshing beverage, tea has served as both a means to de-stress and a conversation accompanist for centuries. It is consumed by millions around the world every day, and reminds us that although it may seem like we are vast and secluded, we are in fact much closer and much more similar than it may seem.
Today, at least 46% of the global population use the internet and this figure is constantly on the rise. The modern age is coming to be one of a far smaller world than ever before, making it easier than ever to commit yourself as a global citizen.
Summer is here but, as we all know, it's fleeting; autumn will be upon us soon. For some this is their favourite season, for others it's just the soggy precursor to further plummeting temperatures. Take our quiz to find out where you should volunteer this autumn:
Our communication skills are a hallmark of our species. Without them, we wouldn’t be anywhere near where we are now. It influences everything from international relations to finding out what’s for dinner and we've been doing it for literally thousands of years.
There are so many different experiences to have while traveling and volunteering abroad! If you can't choose between working wildlife and marine creatures or maybe teach children English versus going on a trail, this quiz will help you make a decision so you can get on the road to your perfect traveling experience!
When man and beast enter into competition, humans ultimately have the upper hand. Unfortunately, this competition (in combination with the short-sightedness of those involved) has repeatedly led to the extinction of remarkable species such as the dodo (overhunted), the Western Black Rhinoceros (poached) and the Moa (also overhunted).
Hatty Davis volunteered with Frontier on the Tanzania Teaching and Beaches project. This atmospheric shot captures life as an off-duty volunteer as dusk falls over Mafia Island.
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