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One of the most common questions from would-be volunteer travelers is how to select a good volunteer travel company…
People across the globe have started to adopt “greener” ways of living, including the hotels that they stay in..
We found seven online tools and websites aimed at organizing travel tips that are worth checking out.
A question many have been asking and the answers vary because global citizenship means different things to different people.
Affordable trips that combine vacation and volunteering. Explore and find out different travel destinations and opportunities including DIY options.
Traveling with your family to give back. Your kids can discover their place in the world, learn about other cultures, and grow into responsible, caring changemakers.
Travel that respect, promote, and support local culture, economy, and environment. Explore issues, tips, and development in eco-, green, and sustainable tourism.
Looking to blend a European vacation on a luxury cruise liner with volunteer work?
This fall Crystal Cruises offers guests the opportunity to give back in Valletta, Malta on selected Crystal Serenity voyages. The Republic of Malta is an archipelago in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily. This is perfect…
A recent New York Times article on volunteerism raised the question whether voluntourism – travel and do good abroad – is “simply an act of of affluent tourism masquerading as community service?”
This skepticism is not new. Variations have been circulated by critics and cynics of voluntourism who say that if you truly have the desire to help, why not just volunteer at home, in your local communities.
Five years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans remains a city that needs rebuilding with added challenges from the recent oil spill in the Gulf. Looking to lend a hand while in New Orleans?
Marriott has announced a new voluntourism program called “Spirit To Serve New Orleans” that makes helping out easy for both business and leisure travelers.
As part of its 20th anniversary commemorating its founding, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has launched the annual Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Awards to recognize innovative leadership of individuals and organizations who promote sustainable tourism that results in tangible benefits to communities and conservation. TIES is the world’s oldest and largest association dedicated to promoting ecotourism.