It’s not an easy time to be a person who cares deeply about the well being of the natural world. The oceans are warming, rainforests disappearing and species reaching extinction at an alarming rate. It can feel a bit bleak. But look closer, and you’ll see glimmers of hope, bright spots where the wild is … Continued
In child psychology, there’s a term called joint attention; it refers to the act of focusing on the same thing together. It’s a building block of healthy development, but it’s also one of the simplest ways the family bond begins to form. Joint attention gives us the chance to see life through each other’s eyes, … Continued
This month, DC staffer Jenny struck out into the field to experience DC in Oaxaca. Jenny had explored the city with a friend years ago, but she felt as though she was truly seeing Oaxaca for the first time. What made a difference? Responsible tourism & connection! Read her reflections below. Upon returning home from … Continued
This month, DC staffer Lynne struck out into the field to get a taste of Bali. As a knowledgeable Travel Specialist, she knew what to expect on the face of it: beautiful lodging, tasty eats and opportunities to connect and relax. However, she found that the journey brought her deeper, and brought about an unexpected … Continued
Picture the most peaceful place you have ever been. Now, picture a place ten times more serene and tranquil — that is what you will find in the South African bush. I’ve traveled to South Africa before, a few times actually. In fact, I called Cape Town home for a total of six months over … Continued
Sometimes, it’s life’s smallest pleasures that pack the biggest punch. Ask any food enthusiast, culinary hobbyist or gourmet dabbler about their most memorable travel moments, and you’re almost certain to get some tales of gastronomy. The power of a single taco or carefully crafted cocktail to transform a moment–or a whole vacation!– is very real. … Continued
At DC, we throw that term around a lot: but what exactly does it mean to embark upon an Unforgettable Vacation with Purpose? Here at Discover Corps, we firmly believe that travel has the unique ability to foster connection, understanding and positive change. It’s not just about visiting new places—it’s about creating lasting, meaningful experiences … Continued
At DC, we live and breathe travel! Many of our staff members have been travel enthusiasts since, well, if not the cradle, shortly thereafter; others discovered the transformative power of travel only as adults and haven’t stopped exploring since. There’s no season like the summer to get adventurous! Below, we recall some of our favorite … Continued
The most glowing feedback is consistently for our hand-picked experienced, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. From running logistics on the ground to, these folks do it all! Axel is one such guide, been guiding since 2005 with a kayaking company in La Paz He has been DC groups since our beginnings in Baja in 2021, and … Continued