Responsible & Sustainable Travel Resources
The Case for Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering supercharges the path to adventure, growth and impact. For many, helping others is the most meaningful experience they've had.
Could Voluntourism Create, You Know… World Peace?
It’s a ludicrous idea. And yet the notion that a voluntourism trip could create global harmony is sooo ludicrous that it might have merit.
HOPE Was Here: A Study on Voluntourism & Ethics
Filmmaker Mark Denega discusses the ethics of voluntourism as well as the process behind creating the documentary "H.O.P.E. Was Here."
Interview with Camille van Neer and AMAIDI Volunteering Programs
Camille van Neer is the founder of AMAIDI, an international volunteer organization based in India. Here we discuss its work and history.
Honduras has an Image Problem—And It’s Unfair
It's rare to find a fellow traveler who's been to Honduras, or is willing to go. Here's what I experienced on my very first trip here.
Favorite Travel Spots: 46 Adventurers Weigh In!
The world has never been more accessible to those who want to see it. These 46 adventurers reveal their favorite destinations and advice!
How to Ethically Interact With Child Beggars in Cambodia
Child beggars are very common in developing countries and underserved communities—and your donations don't always benefit them directly.
The Word “Voluntourism” and its Nasty Connotations
The word "voluntourism" smacks of college students patting themselves on the back after an hour of hugging orphans. Is it actually that bad?
The Case for Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering supercharges the path to adventure, growth and impact. For many, helping others is the most meaningful experience they've had.
Could Voluntourism Create, You Know… World Peace?
It’s a ludicrous idea. And yet the notion that a voluntourism trip could create global harmony is sooo ludicrous that it might have merit.
HOPE Was Here: A Study on Voluntourism & Ethics
Filmmaker Mark Denega discusses the ethics of voluntourism as well as the process behind creating the documentary "H.O.P.E. Was Here."
Interview with Camille van Neer and AMAIDI Volunteering Programs
Camille van Neer is the founder of AMAIDI, an international volunteer organization based in India. Here we discuss its work and history.
Honduras has an Image Problem—And It’s Unfair
It's rare to find a fellow traveler who's been to Honduras, or is willing to go. Here's what I experienced on my very first trip here.
Favorite Travel Spots: 46 Adventurers Weigh In!
The world has never been more accessible to those who want to see it. These 46 adventurers reveal their favorite destinations and advice!
How to Ethically Interact With Child Beggars in Cambodia
Child beggars are very common in developing countries and underserved communities—and your donations don't always benefit them directly.
The Word “Voluntourism” and its Nasty Connotations
The word "voluntourism" smacks of college students patting themselves on the back after an hour of hugging orphans. Is it actually that bad?