Project Profile: Building a Bottle Clinic in the Dominican Republic
A fantastic example of what you’d actually be *doing* on a volunteer vacation. Learn how + why we’re building bottle clinics in the Dominican Republic.
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10 Sustainable Travel Blogs You Should Be Following
These awesome blogs will help you travel better — and greener!
Why Is Everyone Talking About Intergenerational Travel?
When’s the last time you traveled with your family? Baby boomer travel is at an all time high, and statistics show that “intergenerational travel” is part of that trend. Just like it sounds: intergenerational travel entails traveling with multiple generations of one family, which could mean you, your kids, and your grandkids, or just you and … Continued
Meet Jeannie: Writer for The Volunteer Traveler
It’s time to meet another Discover Corps team member! Today, we’re introducing you to Jeannie Mark, who works for us a writer on this very blog. You may have hear of her travel blog Nomadic Chick before — if you haven’t, be sure to check it out! What got you into traveling? Is there a specific moment … Continued
What You Need to Know About “Authentic Culture”
For many travelers, encountering another culture means more than visiting museums and famous monuments. World Heritage Sites are worth seeing — but maybe you crave deeper connections. You might sign up for a tour that promises interactions with an indigenous tribe, and once you arrive in their village, notice villagers wearing bright traditional dress. They’re selling handicrafts that are … Continued
How to Reclaim Your Happiness
We can’t get enough of celebrations — and this one is designed for smiling! The UN International Day of Happiness is coming up on Friday, March 20th, with a host of gatherings in public spaces and local communities worldwide. In 2011, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution that stated happiness should be a “fundamental … Continued
Meet Humanity Unified: A Clothing Line That Supports Rwandan Women
Did you know that two-thirds of the illiterate people in the world are female? That’s a shocking figure — one that needs to change. In honor of International Women’s Day, we recently discussed how volunteering empowers women both at home and abroad. Continuing on that theme, we’re excited to introduce you to a new company launched by … Continued
Why One Man Called a Trip to Cuba “The Best Investment” He Ever Made
Meet John. He’s in his late 60s and traveled to the Soviet Union on a cultural exchange program when he was in college. As he grew into adulthood, the vivid memories from that trip stayed with him. When he was in his 40s, the Iron Curtain quickly fell and Russia entered a period of rapid … Continued
Why Should You Pay to Volunteer?
Want to volunteer abroad, but wondering why you have to pay to do it? In this post, we explain the reasons behind this sometimes confusing concept.