Experience of a lifetime

I travelled to Costa Rica in 2011 to do a project in Golfo Dulce. Our project was all about researching dolphin and poison dart frog populations in the area so as to determine their critical areas and protect their habitats. So we spent half our days out on a boat recording the behaviour of dolphins which was absolutely unreal. The other half was spent trekking through these stunning rainforests, looking for poison dart frog- a ridiculously cool experience.
We were completely immersed in the culture, staying with a host family and working alongside the locals. It was great because we saw Costa Rica from an angle that tourists don't get to see.
I learnt so much while I was there about sustainability and responsible tourism, and I took that back home with my when I left. It was absolutely the most fun and the most rewarding 5 weeks of my life, from the Spanish lessons to the project to the adventure tour! This program was the best experience of my life, and it will change yours! I recommend ISV's programs to anyone who wants to travel and to make a difference in our world!