Traveling is one of the more exciting things in life. Most people dream of travelling. They want to explore cultures different from theirs, and they want to experience things that are different from what they’ve been accustomed to. To take that up a notch, volunteering while travelling is one of the best opportunities to do something unique and different from …
Voluntourism: Doing Good or Feeling Good?
Volunteer tourism also known as voluntourism, is an increasing trend in the world of travel as more and more people yearn to have meaningful experiences in their excursions. More than going home with a bunch of pictures and the experience of visiting the best the country has to offer, people are starting to consider a different kind of experience. This …
Travel for Good: How to Make a Difference in the World While Traveling
There is a lot on our minds these days. And many of us are tempted to get a vacation on a remote beach and have the time of our lives. Taking a break is a definite must, but it doesn’t have to serve entirely for personal purposes. With a bit of effort on our part, we can use our vacation …
Why Travel Can Change the World for the Better
Traveling can change the world. It gives us the chance to learn new things and to be exposed to new ideas. It also does a lot in terms of giving us a better understanding of what is happening around us. A very pressing issue in many parts around the world is the inequality of chances. Many people do not have …
A Closer Look at Altruistic Travel to Developing Countries
“To understand what’s going on in the world, you have to see the world.” -Aerin Lauder Traveling is not just a form of leisure or vacation. If you’ve been traveling to different places for quite some time, you’d understand the difference of a vacationer and a person immersing himself to the community. It is when a regular backpacker …