We first learned about sympathy tourism this summer — and to put it bluntly, we’re not fans. To quote the author of the original post, Uncornered …
Sympathetic to “Sympathy” Tourism? It’s Time To Set The Record Straight
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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 …
Voluntourism: It’s Not All Bad, As Long As You Do It SMARTER
Dear Potential Volunteers, Do you want a great volunteer travel experience and truly want to help? But you don’t want to get involved with unethical …
Grassroots Volunteering: A Guide To Global Good On The Road
Ethical travel, particularly relating to voluntourism, has become a hot topic recently. It’s an important subject, but it can be a bit difficult to differentiate …
To Be Honest, I Just Want To Volunteer: Common Voluntourism Mistakes And How To Fix Them
That’s great – honesty is the best place to start – without honesty there are so many pitfalls – so many mistakes that well-meaning volunteers …
These Voluntourism Companies Help Travelers Give Back While Still Enjoying Their Vacation
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 …
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 …
Love And Travel: A Honeymoon For A Good Cause
Holding hands on white sand beaches. Decadent chocolates paired with bubbling Champagne. Luxury hotels and plush beds covered in rose petals. These are some of …
Preparing For A Volunteer Abroad Experience
Volunteering abroad is not easy, and it takes a certain kind of person to participate in voluntourism. In fact, it takes a certain type of …