Kristin McGarey and her family recently returned from the Sea Turtle Initiative in Costa Rica, where volunteers are introduced to the beautiful and endangered leatherback sea turtles. This Discover Corps trip offered the McGarey family a unique opportunity to spend time together while working to help a very special cause. Participants in the Sea Turtle Initiative travel … Continued
Of all the wildlife we’ve been fortunate enough to encounter during our travels, swimming with a West Indian Manatee remains one of our most treasured memories. The West Indian Manatee is one of three living species of the Trichechidae family (the others being the Amazonian and African manatee). Their name comes from the Taíno (the indigenous people … Continued
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
South Africa was a relatively early adopter of the principles of ecotourism, which The International Ecotourism Society defined as “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” More than half of the country’s total population lives below the international poverty line, in large part due to the … Continued
Every year around this time, news and travel magazines around the world unveil a clickbait-driven list of the world’s top travel destinations. It’s become an annual rite of passage as predictable as the swallows returning to Capistrano or East Africa’s Great Migration. From U.S. News & World Report to Travel + Leisure, many of these lists seem pedestrian (U.S. … 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
On December 17 of 2014, President Barack Obama announced that the United States would at long last restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. Because travel to Cuba was off limits for many years, American travelers have been chomping at the bit for an opportunity to immerse themselves in the … Continued