Category: Voluntourism
Let’s Send Kids Books To Nevis
Kids books are in short supply on many Caribbean Islands, so it’s wonderful when thoughtful guests tuck a few in their suitcase before leaving home and drop them off at local schools. Now, books can also be sent to one island via a U.S. mailing address. This guest post, outlining ways to help school children on […]
Guatemala Volunteer Travel Adventure
Guatemala volunteer travel is a subject near and dear to the heart of Connie Turvey, who contributed this guest post. Connie is the founder of Grace of Guatemala, a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Mayan Families and Airline Ambassadors International. I love that Connie is an authentic traveler and that she welcomes […]
Giving Back While Traveling
Guests from Phinda Forest Lodge help to support this primary school in South Africa. What do the Dalai Lama, Michael McCarthy, and I have in common? We all believe that it’s important for travelers to show respect for other cultures. For the Dalai Lama, that recently meant eating poi in Hawaii. Last month, I was a […]
Authentic Luxury Travel on Women’s Radio Network
I’m a firm believer that authentic travelers can help to create a more peaceful global community You know I love talking about real – not touristy – travel experiences and that I firmly believe Authentic Luxury Travel can help create a safer global community…so imagine how much fun I had being interviewed about this topic […]
Voluntourism and the Joy of Travel
The Africa Foundation supports schools in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa Customized itineraries are an important aspect of Authentic Luxury Travel. We like to focus on our individual interests and leave room in the trip plan for spontaneous detours. This flexibility may enable staying longer than expected at a colorful marketplace or hiking farther than […]