Travel Stories for Women, by Women
Do you want to travel to exotic places, do good work; experience new cultures, taste new food, see a different landscape? Celebrate the Losar New Year in central Tibet this February and take part in traditional festivities while wishing the Dalai […]
The voluntourism travel segment is growing fast, and certain trends are starting to emerge. Over 69% of users are women, with half over the age of 35, and a third of all users are over 50 . The percentage of […]
Looking back, I wish I would have studied abroad while I was in school. Going abroad is one of the best opportunities to travel, and can be one of the best experiences of your life. I have heard many people […]
It has long been a philosophy of mine that the more fortunate should do their best to give to those who have less. And in terms of travel, if you are going to spend the money to buy a plane […]
Two gifts that seem to flow naturally from giving back to others are contentment and gratefulness. Just ask Katie Ohotto, who has “given back” six times via short-term (one-, two- and three-week) service programs through Global Volunteers. “Volunteering centers me […]
You claim you need a vacation. You claim you want to volunteer. Nowadays you can do both. We plan to bring you plenty of options this year. Let’s start with Washington State in April. In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th […]
I recently decided to go with a pair of Targhee II hiker from KEEN for when I hike the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago in Spain this September. Not only was I impressed by the comfort and fit of […]