Traveling with kids can be like a Charles Dickens novel: It can be the best of times or the worst of times. But a lot of the variance between these two extremes can be mitigated with proper planning and preparation. With summer travel season officially underway, we thought it would be a great idea … Continued
The mention of Bali evokes images of white sand beaches and clear blue water. It’s true: This tiny island is a tropical paradise. But it’s not just for travelers looking to plop their lounge chair in the sand and drift away to the sound of lapping waves. There are myriad different things to do in Bali. Bali has something … Continued
What to do in Costa Rica with Kids If happy is the way you like your family holidays, then Costa Rica—an annual inclusion in lists of the world’s happiest countries— might be the perfect place for the next one. But it’s not just smiles your kids will be wearing: They’ll need to pack their swimsuits, … Continued
It’s no secret that we love responsible travel, and we want you to love it, too. But the benefits of sustainable tourism go even further than helping the environment and the people we encounter along the way. Responsible travel can also make travel more fun, inspiring, and fulfilling for YOU, the traveler. We understand that you might … Continued
Like most people born in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century, I never had a chance to visit Cuba before Dwight D. Eisenhower suspended all diplomatic relations with the country in 1961. During the 53-year U.S. embargo against Cuba, most of us developed our interest in Cuban culture by consuming … Continued
The Peace Corps has been dedicated to changing the world for over five decades. From fighting HIV/AIDS to improving access to technology in remote communities, Peace Corps volunteers are part of something big. So many of them take their experiences with volunteering through the Peace Corps and build upon them with their own projects, continuing a legacy of dedication … Continued
India is an incredible place filled with magic and mystery, modernity and history. You can find action and excitement in the bustling cities, get away from it all in the wild jungles of Rudyard Kipling’s books, or get some R&R in the tranquil backwaters. In short, there are hundreds of must-see places to visit in … Continued
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
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
