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11 Remote Areas That Makes A Better Volunteering Location Than A Metropolitan City

11 remote areas that makes a better volunteering location than a metropolitan city

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11 Remote Areas That Makes A Better

Volunteering Location Than A Metropolitan City

Who can deny the fact that, when it comes to traveling to places, one always look for locations which are aloof

from the bustling and heavily populated city life, cuddled into the arms of nature, providing a complete sense of

solace and tranquility. While metropolitans, undeniably, carry a charm and jubilance of their own, backpackers

look to spend that ‘me’ time away from all this to experience a peaceful sojourn.

And if you get to experience the act of volunteering at any of such blissful locations, the resulting effect is

unparalleled. Volunteering Solutions provide volunteer projects in several of such remote locations, which gives

you a chance to do some humanitarian work while enjoying serenity of the ambiance amidst natural calmness and

beauty. You sure would want to be at some of these places yourself. Take a look;

A hill station located in the state of West Bengal, where all you can find

is an array of natural beauty spread across the valley. Mountain views,

crystal clear riversides, aromatic horticulture with distinct flowers, and

some of the oldest educational institutes from the British era.

Country : India

Population : close to some 50,000

Another valley township in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh

covered with tea gardens, pine forests, and snowcapped Himalayas.

You enter into a state of spirituality and bliss even before you enter

the town as you cross the city of Dharamsala (home to the Dalai

Lama) that is at a distance of 35kms from Palampur.

Country : India

Population : close to some 5000 inhabitants

Out of several volunteer projects offered by VolSol in the city of

Chiang Mai, there is a special Elephant Camp project that is located in

a tiny village at some 40kms outside the mainland Chiang Mai. A

community of Mahouts and small scale farmers has the pleasure of

living amidst lush green forest by the river side. You too can

experience this leisure life while volunteering in Chiang Mai.

Country : Thailand

Population : close to some 800-1000 natives

Koh Samui is an island area. Does that suffice? No!? Koh Samui

has some of the most beautiful beaches, not only in the country

but, in the world carved with palm trees, coconut groves, and

dense mountain rain forests. I am sure now it suffices! Volunteer

with small kids to teach them and take care of them under the

projects available here.

Country : Thailand

Population : Close to some 60,000

Just when the rest of the world saw Africa as a continent with

countries that only comprise of long stretched deserts and deep

wild forests, Tanzania surprised everyone with the beautiful

archipelago of Zanzibar. Volunteers who choose Zanzibar for

attending a volunteer abroad project, gets to work at Stone Town

Island.

Country : Tanzania

Population : Close to 18000 inhabitants in Stone Town

I don’t think there is any need for me to even describe about the

unique beauty of one of world’s best archipelago. Had it not been

for this place, the existence of the entire human race would have

been under scrutiny (read Darwin’s theory of Evolution).

Country : Under the province of Ecuador

Population : close to some 25000

A city that comprises of heritage Spanish architectures and old

churches from colonial era, Antigua carries the responsibility of

holding unique historical significance for Guatemala.

Country : Guatemala

Population : Close to some 35000

Thailand is worldwide known for its love, affection, and respect

for elephants; Surin is a major reflection of it. Some 40-50kms

outside of Surin lays a small elephant village by the name of Tha-

Tum where volunteers can get a chance to stay and work for

these loving mammals.

Country : Thailand

Population : Close to some 7000 natives

Of what can be confused as well built city, Eilat actually makes a

small part of Southern Negev Desert. The town has it all for an

avid explorer; from beaches, reefs, deserts, and nightlife of its

own kind. Volunteers who choose to work in Eilat get an

opportunity to be a part of Coral Reef Conservation Program.

Country : Israel

Population : Close to 48000

Out of all the things Africa is known for, tribal communities is

one unique factor. And one of the most properly sustained

tribe of African continent is that of the Masai community.

VolSol provides a mind-blowing volunteer opportunity for

overseas travelers to work for the people from the Masai tribe

while living with the people of this community in their village.

Country : Kenya

Population : Close to some 8.4lakhs (in Kenya)

The country of India just doesn’t stop surprising its guests with

places to adore and relish. This small hill station in the

southern part of the country has some of the most beautiful

views to remember for the lifetime.

Country : India

Population : Close to some 34000