By Bonnie Frankel, Alumni Traveler Recently, our family of fourteen took a memorable trip to Costa Rica with Discover Corps. I was looking for a meaningful way to celebrate my 70th birthday with our kids and grandchildren and came upon Discover Corps as an option. For years, we have gone together to an all inclusive resort … Continued
At Discover Corps, we are absolutely, unabashedly in love with travel. Not only is it the center of our daily operations, each team member continues to live and breathe travel in their off hours. At any given moment, a quarter of our staff are scattered across the globe, exploring new territory or revisiting favorite haunts. … Continued
For some families, travel is just a vacation. For others, it’s a way of connecting with one another, to the world and to experiences that leave a lasting mark. Below, you’ll find the stories of two families who have been part of the Discover Corps community for the past four years. Each family has embarked … Continued
It’s not an easy time to be a person who cares deeply. The oceans are warming, people are hungry and species are 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 communities and wildlife are flourishing. As a certified B … Continued
The oceans are warming, rainforests disappearing and species reaching extinction at an alarming rate. Ooof. But look closer, and you’ll see glimmers of hope, bright spots where the wild is flourishing. Around the world, passionate individuals and organizations are stepping up to protect our planet’s most vulnerable wildlife. From the dense rainforests of the Amazon … 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
A Different Kind of Fatherhood As a father, I always knew I wanted to be present—not just in the day-to-day sense, but in a way that made a lasting impression on my son’s sense of wonder, empathy, and curiosity. That desire has shaped how my wife and I raise our 2.5-year-old son, Milo. And while … Continued
