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Forget Bali, 3 Islands That Offer The Ultimate Escape

Crazy traffic jams, noisy Bluebird taxis, and terrorist threats have all detracted from Bali’s status as an island paradise. What’s a traveler to do for a little tropical R&R now? These three island destinations…

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Travel to the Philippines to Help Rebuild the Batad Rice Terraces

As a result of a series of typhoons, the Batad Rice Terraces in Ifugao, a World Heritage site since 1995, are in danger. The Batad community will be open to voluntourists, who will be able to help as well as have a taste of traditional Ifugao life and culture.

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10,000 Free Round-Trip Airfares to Japan

Tourism to Japan has dropped significantly because of concerns about safety and the strong yen.

Would a free round-trip airline ticket to Japan entice you to go?

In a grand effort to lure foreign travelers back to their country, the Japan Tourism Agency has proposed…

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Time to Visit Japan Again? Hotel Bargains, Voluntourism Packages

To win tourists back to the country after the recent devastation, the Japan National Tourism Organization lists some top reasons to visit the Land of the Rising Sun again.

Once an expensive country to visit, now there are deals to be had.

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What is Meaningful Travel?

An emerging travel trend that combines spiritual, green, experiential travel and voluntourism, “meaningful travel” is an evolving niche in which the traveler is in a position to help the people of the destination through donating money, adopting a cause, volunteering or getting involved.

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Want to Volunteer But Short on Time?

Think you can’t spare the time for volunteering abroad? Think again.

It would be lovely to be able to take off around the world for years, traveling from needy cause to needy cause and helping people all year round, but for most of us this just isn’t affordable, in terms of time or money…

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Family Voluntourism Adventures that Create Memories

Looking for a memorable family vacation?

Family voluntourism, which combines touring and volunteering, is a great travel option that creates lasting memories, builds cultural awareness and relationships and perhaps, transforms your kids into little global citizens. There are plenty of project opportunities with flexible schedules all around the world for you to chose your next family adventure!