At Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, visitors can have an ethical wildlife encounter and help abused elephants in the tourism industry. Here’s how.
How To Have A Responsible Elephant Encounter In Thailand
Trip Journal
La Fortuna Adventures: White Water Rafting Goes Organic In Costa Rica
Our adventurous trip down the river lasts about two hours, and ends with a delicious buffet of fresh cut pineapple and watermelon before we head to the company owner’s organic farm for lunch.
Exploring The Curative Paradise Of Pai, Thailand
Dear Pai, You are truly a curative paradise. Like many others, I battle with the constant ‘need’ to be doing, seeing and accomplishing. I push …
Masala Vada & Cutting Chai: Experiencing Indian Culture Via Train
Being an expat Indian, my husband and I are on the one hand, thankful for the experiences and adventures our son gets to have at …
Why Study Abroad? For A Transformative Experience
“And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow…” – William Butler Yeats This St. Patrick’s Day, I found myself in a …
Slow Travel: A Slovenian Countryside Homestay With A Curative Twist
I’m currently standing in a fragrant forest in Plave — a small village in Slovenia — lush with wild garlic, primrose and chives. Well, not really standing. Picking. With bent knees and basket in hand.
Peruvian Culture: Giving Thanks To Mother Earth Through A Volunteer Homestay Experience
As the heart of the Incan empire, the city of Cuzco, Peru represents the center of the indigenous Quechua culture. Beneath well-preserved colonial architecture and …
Unraveling The Roots Of Malnutrition In Haiti
Haiti is a tropical paradise where babies can be seen flying through crowded streets at fast speeds on motorbikes held tightly in the arms of …
Revolt, Resistance, Renewal: A History of Paris In The Wake Of Charlie Hebdo
Paris, to me, is a city that always feels like itself. Even as it changes, it always feels the same, au fond, deep down. But what do …
#ProjectLoveNote: A Pittsburgh Love Affair
Oh, Pittsburgh, Our relationship has been rocky – for years we tried to connect, always just out of reach, until I decided enough was enough, …