Abroad Escape Reviews
Real volunteer and internship experiences from Abroad Escape participants, plus historic GapXperience reviews from before the Abroad Escape brand.
Volunteer & Internship Experiences
This page is a simple review archive for people searching for Abroad Escape reviews. It includes feedback from Abroad Escape travellers and historic reviews connected to GapXperience, the earlier volunteer travel company connected to our background.
Abroad Escape Reviews
Michael
"Volunteering with Abroad Escape was the best trip and the best experience of my life. Full stop. I did not expect to say that before I left — but that is exactly how I feel having come back."
Kate
"The teaching program was a great experience. The children I worked with were smart, enthusiastic, and genuinely willing to learn — which made every session rewarding. The structure of the program meant I knew what I was doing each day, which made it easy to focus entirely on the work."
Jennifer
I had an amazing time in volunteering with Abroad Escape. I was happy with the whole experience and would love to go back in the future!
Harry
"Joining the program in Fiji was one of the best decisions I have made. Wonderful destination, well-organised placement, and an experience I would recommend to anyone considering it."
Ladina
"I joined in Thailand and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Well organised, a good group of fellow volunteers, and a placement that felt genuinely worthwhile. I would go back."
Sissel
"It was an awesome experience. Everything I hoped for and more. I would love to do it again."
Lynn
"The volunteering was mind-expanding and deeply rewarding. The local people are the friendliest I have encountered anywhere in the world. That alone would make it worth doing — the work on top of that made it something I will carry with me for a long time."
Annelies
"The program was well run and the support from the coordinator was wonderful throughout. These were the best two weeks I have had in a long time — I felt genuinely helpful, and genuinely part of the program rather than an observer. I enjoyed every single minute of it. Thank you."
Noor
"I had a really meaningful time. I learned a great deal about the culture and the people — their daily life, their traditions, the way they treat each other. By the end of the placement it was actually starting to feel like home. The people and the children were so warm and welcoming. I loved spending time with them. Thank you for making this possible."
Victoria
"The coordinator provided excellent information — about the local culture, the people we were working with, and the surrounding area. She gave me information about places to visit and was extremely helpful throughout, going above and beyond what I expected. During my introduction week I was fully immersed in Balinese culture. The food was freshly prepared by local people every day and was always delicious. The accommodation was brilliant. I arrived not knowing what to expect and left feeling like I had genuinely been part of something."
Dugu
"My experience in Nepal was positive in many ways. The staff are great people who are genuinely fun to work with, from the first day to the last. It was fascinating to live among them and experience their lifestyle and traditions directly — not as a tourist, but as someone who was actually there working alongside them. In three weeks with Abroad Escape I learned and experienced so many things I will never forget. Thank you for making this a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
Shilpa
"I can honestly say this was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. The volunteering was such an enriching experience. Every person I met was generous and genuinely happy to share their lives and their time with me. I have recommended this program to many people since coming home. I hope that by sharing my experience I can help spread what this organisation is doing — because it deserves to be known."
Source for Abroad Escape reviews: https://abroadescape.com/reviews/
Historic GapXperience Reviews
Before Abroad Escape, our background included GapXperience. Historic public reviews for GapXperience included volunteer programs in Cambodia, India, Myanmar and Indonesia.
Luca — Cambodia
"My time at the Greenway school has been truly amazing..."
Paweł — Cambodia
"This program was absolutely amazing. This was the best thing in my life so far!"
Mercè — India
"I had a fantastic experience in the project of Goa."
Tiana — Myanmar
"I had an awesome time! The coordinator Monica looked after me very well..."
Virginia — Indonesia
"Perfect location; amazing people."
Source for historic GapXperience reviews: https://www.gooverseas.com/organization/gapxperience-reviews
After Reading the Reviews, Choose Your Next Step
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About Abroad Escape
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Volunteer Abroad Programs
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Internship Programs
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