Archive for Category: "Niche Travel"
Voluntourism Spotlight: Sea Turtle Patrol in Myrtle Beach
Summer is upon us and with that comes fun in the sun on the beach. This is also the most important time of year for sea turtles as they use beach for the biggest task they have, laying their eggs. And you can help keep these ancient reptiles safe by joining the sea patrol. Tune [...]
8 Gift Ideas for Grads Who Travel
Pretty soon the verses of Alice Coopers’s “Schools out for Summer” will be blasting from the radio. It’s the time of year for caps and gowns, bittersweet endings, and new beginnings. If the graduate in your life has the travel bug, here are eight gift ideas to send them out into the world with improved [...]
How to Help the Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
In response to the EF4 tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City on May 20, leaving 24 dead–including nine children–and hundreds more injured, charitable organizations are asking for assistance in their relief efforts for victims. First responders are in a race against time searching for survivors in Moore, Oklahoma, the hardest-hit area, where [...]
When is Hiring a Tour Guide the Right Travel Choice?
You’re getting ready to travel. You’ve googled your heart out and still aren’t sure your if the choices are authentic, interesting or the overall best places based on your time and budget. You have a list, but it’s becoming overwhelming. Sound familiar? Meeting with someone, like a local tour guide, who has extensive knowledge of [...]
Travel Tip: New Theme Park Attractions for Summer 2013
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to keep the kids entertained. And some of the big theme parks are coming up with creative ways to get your attention. Colonial Williamsburg isn’t just about reenacting the old days. They’ve actually created an experience that requires a cell phone. You’ll explore Revolutionary City as [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Coach Sports & Mentor Kids in Jamaica
This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights sports coaching in Jamaica. Keep reading for many ways to get involved and make a difference in children’s lives. Tune into this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide for more information. Don’t forget to check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities. If you want to do more with [...]
The Dirty Secret to Cutting Walt Disney World Lines
A trip to Walt Disney World is a rite of passage for most families, but the three-hour Disney lines might not be for everyone. Wealthy and competitive moms have come up with a questionably ethical travel hack to circumvent the lines: hiring a private service of disabled guides. The New York Post broke the story [...]
National Train Day: The 10 Reasons to Travel by Train Now
All Aboard! Today is National Train Day, a say to celebrate the romance, efficiency, and history of trains. Not only is train travel an important part of American history, it continue to be a cornerstone of transport for many of our citizens. So get out there are ride the rails. Here are 10 reasons to [...]
