Southern California Mudslides: How You Can Help
On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, Southern California received a substantial amount of rain for the first time since the historic wildfires in early December. While this may seem like a… Read More…
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Travel Tip: Why Access to Toilets is a Health Concern
Perhaps you didn’t notice it on your calendar, but it was recently World Toilet Day. But don’t snicker. On a global scale, a lack of toilets is a very serious… Read More…
Travel News / Voluntourism
How You Can Help Destinations Affected by Natural Disasters & Shootings
The natural disasters over the past two months and the recent shooting in Las Vegas have been catastrophic. It started in August, with Hurricane Harvey in Houston, which has left… Read More…
Travel Tips / Voluntourism
Travel Tip: Help Puerto Rico & Places Impacted by Natural Disasters
The recent devastating natural disasters in Puerto Rico, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and the Caribbean have created an unprecedented crisis. In places like Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas, that… Read More…
Travel Tips / Voluntourism
Travel Tip: How You Can Help Destinations Affected by Natural Disasters
In the wake of the devastation from hurricanes and tropical storms in Texas, Louisiana, and the Caribbean, we’re seeing damage of unprecedented proportions. It has been especially catastrophic throughout the… Read More…
Travel Tips / Voluntourism / Mileage & Reward Programs
Travel Tip: How You Can Donate Your Miles to a Good Cause
It’s one thing to earn frequent flyer miles. It’s another challenge to redeem them. Now there’s an alternative—donating your miles to a worthy cause. In many cases, the airlines will… Read More…
Travel News / Voluntourism
Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help
The devastating tropical storm known as Hurricane Harvey has broken records for delivering the most rain from a storm in the continental United States. It’s estimated the storm has left behind… Read More…
Voluntourism / USA
Voluntourism Spotlight: The Jaipur Literature Festival in Boulder, CO
If you’re spending time in Boulder, Colorado this weekend, you might want to check out the Jaipur Literature Festival, which takes place from September 23-25. This festival focuses on the… Read More…
Travel Tips / Hotels & Accommodations / Voluntourism
Travel Tip: How Hotels are Incorporating Voluntourism Opportunities
Voluntourism—or giving back when you travel—is one of the fastest growing trends in the travel industry. More and more hotels—at the corporate level—are getting involved in supporting local communities in… Read More…
Travel News / Voluntourism
Earthquake in Ecuador: What You Need to Know & How You Can Help
On Saturday, April 16, Ecuador suffered a 7.8 earthquake. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter was 16 miles south of Muisne, Ecuador. The earthquake in Ecuador was… Read More…
Voluntourism / Canada
Voluntourism Spotlight: Help Clean Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Canada
Known as Canada’s cultural capital, Montreal is a vibrant city with boundless opportunities to explore the arts, enjoy some of the world’s best bagels, and experience centuries-old architecture. While the… Read More…
Voluntourism / California
Voluntourism Spotlight: Reading to Children at Solana Beach Library
Located along the Pacific Ocean, Del Mar is a coastal gem known for its beaches and world-renowned horse racing track. Home to the San Diego County Fair and only a… Read More…
Voluntourism / Luggage & Packing
How You Can Donate Used Luggage For A Good Cause
When you travel on a regular basis, it’s not unusual for luggage to wear down. When a suitcase is no longer useful, that’s when you’ll probably start looking for a… Read More…
Voluntourism / California
Voluntourism Spotlight: Guadalupe River Park Conservancy in San Jose
Just an hour outside of San Francisco, San Jose is nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley. While it’s one of the major hubs of the tech industry, this Californian city is also full… Read More…
Family/Kids Travel / Voluntourism / USA
Beyond the Buzzword: Agritourism Explained
The buzzword in travel during the last decade was ecotourism. It’s a well-intentioned term, but often misunderstood, sometimes misapplied, and even misleading. This decade’s buzzword could be agritourism, but that can… Read More…
The Travel Detective / Voluntourism
Giving Back: Helping Out at Donkey Sanctuary Aruba
When you’re planning a trip to an island destination, you might think only of sun, sand, and surf. But one island has a tourism plan that utilizes locals in the… Read More…
Voluntourism
Non-Profit Organizations You Can Support on #GivingTuesday
There’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday…you’ve already heard about those two mega shopping dates. But what about #GivingTuesday? This year, it takes place on December 1. It’s a great idea,… Read More…
Voluntourism
Voluntourism Spotlight: How You Can Help Others By Donating Old Soap
If you plan on visiting Orlando or Las Vegas in the near future, consider spending a few hours volunteering at Clean the World, a foundation whose mission is to save… Read More…
Travel Tips / Voluntourism / South
Travel Tip: Rebuilding Continues 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina
Hard to imagine, but it’s been 10 years since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Incredibly, there’s still a lot of work to be done. VISIONS Service Adventures, which runs community… Read More…