I remember the first time I prepared to go to Haiti -- I told an acquaintance about the trip and they responded with a sincerely puzzled, "why are you going there?"

I didn't have a good answer other than that it felt right to take action around the events...

Hello there, fellow young, adventurous travelers. I know you. You probably stumbled onto this post in the midst of reading hundreds of reviews and blog posts in anticipation of your next trip to Peru, or Thailand, or Mexico. You're planning on booking and organizing the whole thing on your own...

Congratulations! You're going on the trip of a lifetime! Whether you've selected your safari in Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania or some other exotic location, at this point you've been dreaming of your itinerary for months. But now it's getting closer and you actually have to pack something. Hopefully you're not...

With daylight savings behind us and an extra hour of sunlight in our days, families are looking forward to summer and their summer travels. More than ever before parents are considering jumping in on the fast growing "voluntourism" trend. In case you've missed the boat on the hottest thing in...

Since moving to Peru four years ago, my husband Matt and I have lived without water more frequently than either of us ever imagined. While the minor inconveniences of dishes piling up, toilets going unflushed and no showers after morning runs are irritating, they also allow us empathize with people...

Contradictory economic forces have merged to intensify a growing trend in travel: the mass pursuit of meaningful experiences.

Pre-recession, the pursuit of la dolce vita meant tearing through the Mediterranean on a chartered yacht, renting a Bahamian island, upgrading to a presidential suite.

Post-recession, those who...

The growing trend toward conscious travel reflects an increasing desire by independent travelers to experience new places and people in ways that are sustainable, responsible and most importantly meaningful. Marco Bollinger and Eytan Elterman, founders of iSeeiTravel, share one such experience from their travels to the Corcovado Foundation in Costa...

"We Will Live With Wildlife."

These five words, adopted extensively across Namibia's vast and beautiful rural landscapes, have instigated one of the greatest conservation stories ever told, happening right now in this quiet corner of Southern Africa. Namibia is in the midst of a conservation revolution, exchanging generations of wildlife...

These days just about everyone is aware of the impact humankind is having on our fragile environment. As such, we've seen a global shift toward more "green" living, from homes to businesses and now to travel. More and more people are taking a more sustainable approach to their vacation plans....

The only thing better than the perfect wedding is a truly unforgettable honeymoon. It's the chance to get away from it all, spend some time as a newly married couple and enjoy some romance, fun and each other.

What better way to celebrate your love and embark on your life...

Volunteering is not just about giving. By stepping outside of yourself you open up your world, ironically you are the one who becomes the receiver, and life delivers some magical lessons. Carmen Lopez shares with us her experience when she joined us on the Over 30's Pre School And Community...

In an age of increasing awareness of world issues and global needs, there has been a recent surge in travel philanthropy or, more simply put, using travel as a means to give back. The problem many people face when it comes to this, however, is that it can seem overwhelming....

It's been nearly two and a half years since a devastating earthquake shook Haiti, rocking the country to its core and leaving those living there to pick up the pieces and rebuild shattered lives. Shortly after the quake struck, volunteer groups from all over the world began flocking to Haiti...