Searching for Turtles on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Searching for Turtles on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Kagumu founder, Simon Willis, explores one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, searching for nesting sea turtles on what he thinks is a deserted Pacific beach. Lying on our stomachs, chins resting on the sorbet sand, we watch as a sea turtle lays its eggs in...
Student Homestay: The Perfect Option for a Study Abroad Program

Student Homestay: The Perfect Option for a Study Abroad Program

University students are increasingly seeking study abroad programs. We discover how a homestay experience can make a trip utterly memorable. According to the international study information resource Open Doors, almost 10 per cent more students studied abroad in...
What is Voluntoursim? Is it Ethically Correct?

What is Voluntoursim? Is it Ethically Correct?

Gathering pace among travellers is a trend known as voluntourism. A report from Travelocity showed that in 2019, one in four Americans will volunteer while on vacation. We consulted seasoned traveller, author and volunteer worker, Nick Milne, to gauge the ethical...
5 Reasons for Students to Study Spanish Abroad

5 Reasons for Students to Study Spanish Abroad

Immersive cultural experiences, breaking down social barriers and being able to apologize for terrible dance skills: a few reasons to choose a Spanish study abroad program.   We chat with London-born Jake Macmillian, who enjoyed three different study abroad programs...
Hiking the Colombian Andes: Photo Review from Previous Traveler

Hiking the Colombian Andes: Photo Review from Previous Traveler

This is my way of saying thank you for three weeks with the amazing Kagumu tour company – in the capable hands of Simon and Mateo. Here’s just a few photos of the amazing time we had. VIEW TREKKING TRIPS We spent the first few days acclimatising in Colombia’s...