6 Reasons to Travel This Summer
Despite the half-meter of snow on my doorstep and the five layers of clothes I need to wear to leave the house, spring is here and summer is on its way (I hope). And summer …
Tips and Resources
Tips, resources, and information relevant to domestic and international volunteering. This section of the site highlights the areas of voluntourism that are often hard to navigate and gives links, advice, and guidance.
5 New Ways to See the World While Making it a Better Place in 2017
New year, new travel plans. The first thing that typically pops into my head come January is, “Where will I go this year?” I always find myself daydreaming about my next destination and getting side-tracked by …
Sustainable Travel Tips to Make a Deeper Impact Through Your Trip
Traveling sustainably is a priority for me, and at least a few of my New Year’s resolutions each year revolve around this theme. Because I’m never sure where I’ll be a year from now, I …
5 Reasons You Should Visit Iceland Now
For such a small country, Iceland bursts with adventures. Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland is full of just that — from volcanoes to glaciers, hot springs to snowy waterfalls, it’s a land …
6 Easy Ways to Spend Locally & Create Meaningful Travels
Planning a trip is exciting. I love thinking about all the adventures—or the relaxation!—and scoping out the possibilities. Traveling creates a blank slate. You’re unburdened by the familiar and comfortable, you are free to do whatever you …
13 Apps Using Technology to Promote Sustainability & Change
Some of the best harmonies between technology and sustainability occur when everyday people are given the tools to make small changes in their daily lives. When combined, the impact of those two things has enormous …
Here’s How Barcelona is at the Forefront of Urban Sustainable Tourism
I can’t quite put my finger on what makes Barcelona my favorite city. The cobblestone streets winding between architecturally stunning buildings along the Mediterranean. The looming Pyrénées forever in the background, looking over every movement. Or perhaps the …
Key Reasons You Should Visit Nicaragua as a Responsible Traveler
Nicaragua was the first country where I really lived abroad, and it holds a special place in my heart. I gush about it to anyone who will listen, even today, years later. As I write this …
Should You Even Volunteer? How to Know When It’s Not a Good Idea
There’s a lot of information out there about how to volunteer, where to volunteer, and why we should volunteer. Something that doesn’t get talked about enough is when not to volunteer. I’ve volunteered for a long …
How to Get Started with Independent Volunteering
The dizzying number of options within the volunteering landscape is enough to stall any travel plans, but there is value in slogging through the research and finding a good-match organization for your time and skills. Though …