So, you’re thinking about taking a Volunteer Vacation. How exciting! But where do you start? Planning a volunteer vacation can seem like a lot of work if you aren’t familiar with the process. But we’re here to ensure that, with the right guidance and a desire to make it happen, the planning process will be much easier … Continued
Travel blogs are a great source of inspiration and information for anyone who’s interested in seeing more of the world. Whether you’re a seasoned nomad or just building up the courage to take your first big trip, there’s a travel blog out there that will help warm up your wanderlust. The sheer volume of travel blogs to choose from can … Continued
The end of the calendar year marks the time when people commit to resolutions that will hopefully improve their lives in the coming year. We can work to make improvements in our lives all year long, of course. But there’s something about the fresh possibilities of a New Year that inspire us to make resolutions, set goals and start … Continued
The holidays are a time to be grateful for what we have, like good health, warm clothes, food on our table, and loved ones around it. They’re also a time to consider others who may not enjoy those same blessings. While we embrace the joy of this holiday season, it’s also important to reach out … Continued
Giving the gift of travel is a wonderful way to share the world with your loved ones this holiday season. But as with any other gift, it can be overwhelming to select one that’s just right. There are so many travel styles and preferences to consider, and you want to make sure they truly enjoy … Continued
Holiday promotions have been sneaking into our Facebook timelines and storefront windows for several weeks now. It’s easy these days to become distracted by the commerce-driven hubbub of the season, so we thought we’d take a step back to reflect on the importance of gratitude and giving back to those less fortunate. The holiday season encourages us … Continued
Gift giving is one of many holiday activities that, for many of us, can be both rewarding and stressful. While we all enjoy the look of appreciation on our loved ones’ faces when they unwrap something we’ve hand-picked just for them, finding a gift that will inspire joy rather than thinly veiled disappointment is tricky. Do … Continued
Lola Biuckianas didn’t plan on traveling to Peru when she first started researching Volunteer Vacations. But the path she found herself on would be much longer and more rewarding than she ever could have imagined. After her Discover Corps trip to Peru, Lola found herself drawn to the people she met there. The Spirit of … Continued
Because we travel often for business, we typically prefer not to visit the same destination over and over again. But we love Costa Rica so much– we’ve already been there three times and have plans to return in the near future– for a variety of reasons. There’s the friendly people, beautiful beaches, stunning national parks, wonderfully weird … Continued