Comments on: Reader Story: How Helen Successfully Traveled and Volunteered Around Africa

By: Idon

Idon — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:17:03 +0000

In reply to Helen. With all the political complications in Zimbabwe, it is still one of the most friendly and safest country in Africa for tourists. Don't believe all of the stories you hear. Zimbabwe is way way safer than South Africa and way more hospitable than most Southern African countries.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:47:26 +0000

In reply to Isabella.

Hi Isabella,

Sounds like you had an awesome experience too!! Yes, I guess vaccines are a very personal choice!!

Happy travels to you too!

Helen

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:45:08 +0000

In reply to Matthew. Thank you Matthew, glad you liked it!

By: Isabella

Isabella — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:56:57 +0000

Amazing! i love africa I was volountearing in Tanzania and then i climbed the Kili as well.. I left my heart there and I really want to go back for a longer time and see more but I am absolutely against vaccines ..I believe they do more harm than protect you..so I need to find a way out 😉
great post though!! thanks a lot for sharing your adventure
happy travels
Isabella

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:40:57 +0000

Hi Helen thank you for this enlightening and stereotype-dispelling post. Most people really need to ignore all the negative portrayal of Africa by the media and just travel to Africa and see for themselves. You did a great job with this post. One I’m thankful for as an African. And thank you nomadic Matt for featuring Helen’s post.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:42:00 +0000

Hi Hellen,
Sounds like an amazing time you had in Africa. i work with Development Pamoja (together) Kenya and so the next time you visit Africa, please don’t miss to visit. Its a small Irish charity in Nakuru, please do check our website. Its free of charge to volunteer unless people want to fundraise and initiate/fund a project while out with us. We are always looking for volunteers to help us grow communities together.

Keep up the good work Helen as you travel the world and volunteering too!!!!
I

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:56:10 +0000

In reply to Mel.

Hi Mel, Thanks for your comment!

You’re starting now and that’s brilliant! When I was on the Book Bus the first time, there’s was a family with kids aged 9 & 10 volunteering. It was amazing to watch them grow in confidence as the weeks went on and they were even teaching by the end of it! They were great kids and they got so much out of the whole experience. I think it’s wonderful that their parents took them to do something like that at such an early age! If I ever have kids, I’ll be taking them! 🙂

Zambia or Uganda would be really good places to start I think.

Give me a shout if you’d like any more info, really happy to help!

Helen

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:46:35 +0000

In reply to Bogdan. Thank you Bogdan. I hope you get the chance to live your dreams.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:45:40 +0000

In reply to Allison Foat. Thanks Allison, what a beautiful city you come from! I love Cape Town! :)

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:44:44 +0000

In reply to Jamie. No worries Jamie, glad you found it helpful!