While many people think of travel as a time to pursue their own relaxation and enjoyment, it can also be a great opportunity to give …
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Africa
Food, Culture And Going Beyond The Tourist Trail In Marrakech, Morocco
Planning a trip to Marrakech, Morocco? Amanda Mouttaki of MarocMama and Marrakech Food Tours dishes on local life, where to savor truly traditional cuisine, and …
Eco-Conscious On The Road: Amazing Travel Companies That Can Help You To Save The Planet
As enjoyable as jet-setting off to foreign destinations in search of new experiences (and food and drinks) can be, international travel has developed a bit …
What Is Permaculture? (And How You Can Volunteer To Help Sustainable Agriculture)
Growing populations and shrinking resources strain the environment and stress its human inhabitants. Developed in 1978, permaculture aims to better prepare people for an uncertain …
The International Issue Of Child Street Vendors
Before I take any international trip, my friends and family become overwrought with “helpful pieces of advice” for me. Most of it is usually common …
How Rhino Poaching Is Funding Terrorism (And How You Can Help Stop It)
Something 50 million years in the making is on track to be wiped out in a matter of a few decades. The rhinoceros — essentially …
Notes From Uganda: Culture, Couchsurfing And Volunteering With Orphaned Chimps
Travel isn’t always pretty. Intrepid traveler and wildlife volunteer Shara Johnson tells us about an eye-opening and somewhat difficult experience working at the Uganda Wildlife Education …
How Climate Change Is Affecting Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains (And Why You Should Visit While You Still Have The Chance)
When people think of epic mountain journeys, trips like the Himalayas, Everest, and K2 come to mind. However, there’s a mountain range in Uganda that …
How To Eat Fufu Like A Local In Ghana
When traveling, experiencing the food of a culture can be one of the most exciting parts of the journey. Not only can you learn a …
A Look At Thanksgiving Traditions Around The World
Among much else, America is a land where leaves change color and temperatures begin to reach nose-nipping levels during the month of November. These notions …