Category: Family Travel
Ethical Elephant Tourism: An Interview with Thai Mahouts
When it comes to the ethical treatment of animals, there are many different layers to consider and therefore many different beliefs that exist. Discover Corps went into the field to learn about the complex question of elephant tourism from those who have been working with the elephants for generations – the mahouts in Thailand. In … Continued
10 Books That Will Inspire Your Children to Travel the World
Books with a travel theme are a great way to open your children’s minds to new adventures and excitement about the world around us. They give us the opportunity to show our children about the people, places and events that are currently outside of their own experience. So grab your soon-to-be adventurers and read one … Continued
As Travelers, are We Obligated to Protect the Places We Love?
Congratulations! You’ve just won a trip to the world’s greatest travel destination. The catch (because there’s always a catch)? You leave now annnd…you’re parachuting in. That’s right, in a parachute. Sign these 12 release forms at the bottom – no need to read them, time is short – ok, you are ready!
Legal Cuba Travel in Less than 2 Minutes
Everything you Need to Know About New Cuban Travel Restrictions. Over the past few months there has been quite a lot said about Americans traveling to Cuba:
Why Close Panda Encounters in China are No Longer Legal
If you have yet to hear, there’s something happening in the field of wildlife conservation that you really should know about…the animal rights movement is growing. This decades-long form of activism has created meaningful change – especially as of late. A great example of this is with the famed giant panda.
10 Amazing Gorilla Facts
For two hours now you have been trekking through the dense jungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, hyper-aware of every detail of your surroundings. The heat and bugs, however, have zero impact on your level of concentration. You are on a mission. Just as you start to feel a hint of fatigue, … Continued
Peru: Children of the Andes | Adrienne’s Interview
Discover Corps’ Travel Operations Assistant, Adrienne, has the important role of preparing travelers for both the pre-departure process AND in-country adventures upon their arrival. So needless to say, she really knows our trips inside and out. To stay on top of her game though, Adrienne puts in the work! This includes going on-location to walk … Continued
Interview from Peru: Discover Corps’ Guide Miguel
The name of our Peru trip, Children of the Andes, gives a great indication of what you can expect on your vacation with purpose to this special part of South America. You will spend quality time teaching, learning from, and connecting with children that each have a unique story to share. This time is precious … Continued