Most the make the most of your experience in India with the following tips on travel in India As you may be planning your volunteer or internship with Leave Ur Mark for the next couple of weeks, you may be doing research all over the internet and books on things that would help make your […]
Cooking Abroad
Being in a new country during your internship or volunteer project abroad means experiencing local life in many different dimensions. The first of course is the aspect of your work that you will probably be involved in on a 9-5 basis. The second aspect are the weekend excursions you will plan for your free time. […]
International Internships and Free Time
At Leave UR Mark, we are absolutely in love with the city of Bangalore. It is one of the most diverse, exciting, and welcoming cities of India. This is why we want to share our experiences with incoming volunteers and interns. With so much energy concentrated towards your work placement, it is important to go […]
LUM Volunteers visit the forests of Coorg
Coorg is one of the most beautiful regions of India and a popular destination for travelers, who come to enjoy the area’s lush green hills, teak forests and waterfalls. Located south-west of Bangalore, Coorg is an easily accessible destination for Leave UR Mark interns and makes for a pleasant weekend trip out of town. The […]
Leave UR Mark Volunteers go to Pondicherry: by Devika Ray
Famous for its French colonial past and Auroville international community, Pondicherry is a cute coastal town located east of Bangalore, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Curious to see the French influence still present in the city and looking for a relaxing getaway, the Leave UR Mark volunteers decided to travel to Pondicherry, […]
Leave UR Mark interns go to Kerala: by Natasha Gell
If there is a reason to choose interning abroad in Bangalore over Northern India, it’s the proximity to various weekend excursions available to all Leave UR Mark participants. We recently traveled to the beautiful region of Kerala which has all that you need. Quiet backwaters channels with slow moving houseboats, lively beaches, quiet beaches, […]
Leave UR Mark Interns go to Hampi
Coming to Bangalore through Leave UR Mark isn’t the easiest thing you’ll ever do with busy work weeks taking up a good portion of your time. Weekends are the perfect opportunity to take in more of what India has to offer and Bangalore’s central southern location makes it a brilliant base for exploration. Hampi was one names that sprang […]
Shopping and Nightlife for Leave UR Mark interns: by Natasha Gell
The past couple of weeks myself and the Leave UR Mark interns have attempted to seek out a bit more of the Bangalorenight life and shopping. We’ve been invited to various parties and have visited a fair few bars, restaurants, and shopping districts. One of the biggest sighs of disappointments you’ll get from people when […]
Weekend Trip to Goa: by Sven van Mourik
With Leave UR Mark’s internships taking up so much time and energy, several interns decided it was time to unwind a little and take a plane to spend the weekend in the small province of Goa, at India’s western coast. Originally a Portuguese settler area, Goa is now one of India’s most popular touristic destinations, […]
4 Day Trips Not To Miss While In Bangalore: by Sven van Mourik
While volunteering and interning abroad, it is important to treat every day like an adventure. This is a list of 4 day trips that all Leave UR Mark participants should not miss on their off time from work! I – Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple Because of its splendid temples and sights, the area around Mysore easily […]
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