by amanda | Mar 20, 2014 | Blog
Voluntourism has been a hot topic in the media recently. Not too long ago the viral article “The Problem with Little White Girls (and Boys): Why I Stopped Being a Voluntourist” sparked some much needed conversations on the topic. We’ve noticed,...
by amanda | Mar 6, 2014 | Blog
“Maybe I’d like it there if I was volunteering in an orphanage and got to play with the kids.” I slapped my hands over my face, shaking my head. I’ve been living in Cambodia for over three months now and probably haven’t been Skyping my best friend back home as much...
by amanda | Feb 24, 2014 | Blog
A big thank you to KEEN for featuring our contest on their blog and providing some awesome prizes! Exploring foreign cities, meeting interesting people, tasting local cuisines – the reasons we love travel are endless. Recently volunteering has risen in the ranks of...
by amanda | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog
If you bring up volunteering abroad in a conversation more often than not you’ll get a response like, “Volunteering is great! I’ve always wanted to work in an orphanage.” While traveling in developing countries it’s hard to ignore the...
by amanda | Feb 4, 2014 | Blog
Video 5 – HOW CAN I DO GOOD IN THE WORLD? Wanting to do good in the world and wondering whether volunteering is the best way? Struck by an urge to make the world a better place but not sure what to do next? This video – the fifth in our series – is...