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Peace Corps Volunteer Q&A: Charlene Espinoza of Bosh Bosh

For Charlene Espinoza, traveling to Liberia as a Peace Corps volunteer was only the beginning. When Charlene became a volunteer English teacher, she noticed that many of the girls in Liberia were missing out on school, and she set out to change that. Charlene founded Bosh Bosh in 2012 in an effort to remedy this issue. The girls were taught … Continued

South African Wildlife: A Brief Safari Guide

My first trip to South Africa back in 2000 ultimately proved to be a life-changing experience. A lifetime of National Geographic specials couldn’t prepare me for the awe-inspiring South African wildlife sightings we were blessed with on every single safari drive we took during our week exploring Kruger National Park.   We saw the famed “Big 5” more times … Continued

The Benefits of Cultural Immersion When You Travel

When you travel to an unfamiliar place, you will likely face barriers to an authentic experience unless you choose a tour operator well-versed in cultural immersion. You’re unfamiliar with the basics, like how to get around, how to speak the language, which restaurants serve the real deal, and which serve a touristy rendition of local food. … Continued

7 Reasons Why Responsible Travel Matters

People are inspired to travel because they’re curious and fascinated by the world around them. Which is great! The world is a beautiful, exciting place. But travel can have negative impacts on that world we love so much. Which is why responsible travel matters. Responsible travel has become a buzz word lately, but it’s so much more … Continued

10 Tips for Having Better Volunteering Experiences

People who seek out volunteering experiences when they travel usually do so with the intention of making a positive impact. We want to help people. We want to help animals. We want to save the environment, improve living conditions, and build futures. In essence, we’re devoting our time and energy to something much greater than ourselves: The idea … Continued

Staying Healthy While Traveling: 12 Simple Tips

Are you traveling to a developing country for the first time? If so, you may be worried about getting sick. Though it’s always a possibility, there are certain steps you can take to ensure you stay healthy while traveling. It’s important to remember that illness and injury can happen wherever we are. We must always take … Continued

Defending Voluntourism: Where Critics Get It Wrong (& Right)

According to a recent story by NPR, volunteer tourism (a.k.a. voluntourism) currently ranks among the travel industry’s fastest growing trends. Rather than taking traditional sun-and-sand vacations, an average of more than 1.6 million people are spending about $2 billion annually on voluntourism. Instead of hanging out on a cruise ship or sunning themselves on some gorgeous tropical beach, … Continued

7 Indigenous Cultures Worth Exploring

The indigenous peoples of the world offer a glimpse into ancient histories that live on today. By learning more about indigenous cultures and experiencing their lifestyles, we can better understand the places they call home. From the ancient civilizations of Central America’s Mayan people to the nomadic families of East Africa’s Masaai, exploring indigenous cultures offers another level … Continued

Top 10 Places to Visit in Cuba: A Visitor’s Guide

With the recent warming of relations between the United States and Cuba, interest in traveling to the Caribbean’s island nation has never been higher. According to Paste Magazine, search traffic on flights to Cuba is up 500% from last year. Airlines such as American and JetBlue are pushing to ad more daily flights to the … Continued