In the last 3 years or so ive had a couple of periods where ive had a serious urge to go travelling or do voluntary work abroad. Its been at times in my life when ive been feeling particularly down about my life and the lack of progress im making in over-coming social anxiety/shyness. Ive seen therapists and tried medication and done the relaxation tapes and all the stuff im sure most of you have tried, and nothings really helped me improve that much. But ive always felt maybe to venture out...