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Laptops for a new life!

Do you have an old laptop that could help young Cambodian girls to start a new life? The Somaly Mam Foundation helps young girls who have been trafficked and held as sex slaves to start a new life. After recently visiting one of the Somaly Mam shelters in Phnom Penh, RAW Travel's Dave Reynolds is starting an appeal to collect old but functional laptops that can be brought to Cambodia.

The girls will us these computers not only to learn new skills but to be able to tell their stories, most often horrific, to the wider world and attract awareness to the growing problem of trafficking and sex slavery. The girls, from as young as four, are rescued from brothels and given a new life through the shelters where they learn new skills that will help them adjust back into regular life.

Can you think of a better use for that old laptop? Please e-mail dave@rawtravel.com if you think you can help.

Thank you!

Cape York Crusaders

Recently we had a group of 32 employees from KPMG with us on a Cape York cycling challenge. This group of inspired individuals had fundraised over $100,000 to benefit Djarragun college near Cairns and were privileged to visit the College, spending time interacting with students before embarking on their ride. It proved to be an amazing experience for everyone concerned and very inspiring to see the excellent education provided and the motivated students who come from all over Cape York and the Torres Strait islands.

Afterwards we took the group on a cycling adventure from Port Douglas north to Cooktown and then inland to Laura. Along the way they had to tackle the steep inclines of the Bloomfield track through the Daintree Forest and the infamous Battle camp road to Laura.
See our 'Cape York and Daintree cycle' trip on the RAW Australia page if you'd like to experience this incredible ride for yourself.

New Website

We have just relaunched our website and have a whole range of new and exclusive RAW trips to match the new look. Take an adventure with style on one of our luxury treks through Everest and the Annapurna. Or jump on a bike and explore Nepal from the saddle, with some of the world's best cycling.

Closer to home we've launched a new high country cycling break in Victoria, utilizing some of the area's boutique accommodation. Going North to Cape York and Daintree we have a thrilling new ride that takes you through the heart of the wet tropics, exploring this unique environment of rain forest and reef.

Upcoming talks

Looking for inspiration for your next life adventure? Come and meet our guides and fellow travellers for a night of real life entertainment

15th Jan - The Great Ocean walk and High Country cycling
22nd Jan - Trekking Nepal in Style! Luxury lodges of Everest & Annapurna
29th Jan - Cycling Cambodia & Vietnam
5th Feb - Cycling Mongolia, The Great Ocean walk

All talks are held at our Melbourne office, drinks and nibbles provided. Please e-mail to info@rawtravel.com to confirm attendance as places are limited.

New fleet hits the road!

Overseas we have just opened a new SE Asia bike operation, located in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Our office close to the Russian market has been a hive of activity with the first trips of the season already underway. We've purchased a new fleet of 44 Trek 4400's to service all our trips in the region and these are being expertly maintained by our resident bike mechanics and guides, Andy and Sokhom ( pictured).

RAW is the only cycling operator to be able to offer a money back guarantee, so confident are we that you will receive a quality well maintained bike when you travel with us.