It's the first day of the merry month of December which can only mean one thing! Christmas is on the horizon and so are plenty of exciting things in our travel camp! From memorable events to suggestions for an alternative New Year as well some indispensable overseas language guides, we'll get you into the jolly festive spirit!

World AIDS Day - 1st Dec

While the shoppers on the streets get more frantic as the weeks to the big day count down, we should take a moment out from bundling each other out of the way with laden shopping bags. Today is international World AIDS Day, and with 33.2 million people around the world now living with HIV/AIDS, it's a problem which needs our help.

Did you know?

• There are 2.5 million children under the age of 15 living with HIV worldwide
• There were 2.5 million new cases of HIV in 2007
• A staggering total of 2.1 million people died of AIDS in 2007

You can help with vital community projects across Africa and Asia to make a real difference to the lives of those affected with HIV/AIDS.

Volunteer at one of our projects in Africa

Volunteer at one of our projects in Asia

International Volunteer Day - 5th Dec

International Volunteer Day, celebrated annually on 5 December, offers an opportunity for volunteer organisations and individual volunteers to make their contributions visible - at local, national and international levels.

On the 5th December 2007 we are proud to announce that we will have 342 travellers worldwide working on vital community development, conservation, teaching and building projects.

Our meaningful adventures make a huge difference to the development of communities overseas and also to the lives of our travellers, as they get to experience a deep immersion into another culture and a meaningful travel experience.

Choose from projects in 34 countries there are hundreds of ways you can get involved and…

…become an International Volunteer!

Useful Lingo for your Overseas Travels!

Not sure what the difference is between a billabong and a bag of cemento? To give you a head start on your travel adventure, we've put together a list of top sayings in the languages of the destinations of some of our most popular projects! Also find out how learning the language can enhance your trip.

Come and Meet Us!

We're on the road and heading to a town near you, to help you make your dreams a reality. Our free information sessions are taking place across the UK and give you the chance to meet our travel experts to find out what travelling with i-to-i is like. We've got New Year events coming up in London, Leeds, Southampton and Bristol.

Find out when we're next up your street! Or call us on 0800 011 1156 to book your place.

Travel with i-to-i…and Write a Book!

Martin Li did just that! After volunteering with i-to-i in Bolivia Martin was inspired to both travel and document his experiences. Martin's first book 'Inca Trails' relives his 2005 expedition across Bolivia and Peru, taking readers on a journey through the remote, rugged and beautiful wilderness of the Bolivian and Peruvian Andes, while telling the gripping, poignant story of the rise and fall of the Incas.

Find out more and order the book here

Pre-publication special offer!*

As a treasured traveller, we're offering you the chance to get your hands on this book along with a massive bundle of bonus gifts!.

*Please note - this offer ends on Sunday 2nd December