The popularity of “volunteer vacations” is hard to ignore. I have a clear bias towards the benefits of seeking out meaningful volunteer opportunities while abroad because I’ve been working for an NGO that offers these kinds of international travel programs for many years, and I’ve seen powerful, transformative results for both travelers and host communities. […]
Environmental issues
Aloft on the Sunshine Coast
Ok, how amazing is this view? Welcome to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, an area I’ve only recently been introduced to myself. A flight-seeing tour by float plane unveiled its’ jaw-dropping views and vistas in a most spectacular way. Here’s our trusty steed, waiting for us patiently on the dock while I consume an extremely satisfying […]
“Resort” is not a dirty word
I traveled to Mexico just over a week ago to take part in the Bloggers Meet Up hosted by the Mexico Tourism Board and Dreams Resorts & Spas. It was a time to connect with other bloggers, explore and enjoy the amazing Riviera Maya area of Mexico and, for me, to experience something completely new […]