As a tourist, all evidence of poverty is usually hidden from sight and overpowered by nice hotels and the beauty of a place. And then you realize that in comparison with most locals, your idea of poor gets drastically redefined and you feel privileged that you could afford to buy that flight ticket and be there.
Does the recent tragedy in the Philippines have you itching to do some volunteer work abroad? Has the Femail Gential Mutilation programme made you want to go out there and help, educate young mums ? Volunteer work is available around the world associated with every imaginable cause. What projects would you like to join ? Where in the world ?