Archive for Category: "Student Travel"
Travel Deals: Sizzling Summer Savings
It’s just a few short weeks before summer begins and travel providers are rolling out competitive rates. This week, we’ve found sizzling savings to meet all your travel needs. Family getaways, romantic retreats or endless island sand…it’s all available at discounted prices. Here are some of the top summer travel deals this week. Journey Through [...]
2013 Complete Voluntourism Resources
This Wednesday, we’re offering a special take on our weekly Voluntourism Spotlight. Instead of just focusing on one option, we’ve put together a comprehensive resource of evergreen volunteer travel opportunities that you can take advantage of any time and anywhere you travel. Keep reading to see how you can volunteer your time on your next [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: The Hague & PEP
In the Netherlands, The Hague is host to the United Nations alongside 2,000 charities and volunteer organizations. This week, the voluntourism spotlight introduces PEP, the main hub for organizing all the volunteer efforts throughout The Hague. The Hague and PEP are a great example of a city recognizing a need in the community and taking [...]
Travel Tip: Alternative Spring (and Summer) Breaks
Volunteering is always a worthwhile way to spend a vacation, but when it comes to students, it often comes down to budget and time. Every year, I have to give a shout out to the American Hiking Society, which hosts working spring breaks in national and state parks around the country. The great thing is [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: At-Risk Kids at St. Jude’s Ranch
Let’s face it, we’re all used to giving our money away in Las Vegas. So next time, instead of giving it away, give back. This week’s voluntourism spotlight focuses on a volunteer program that assists abused and at-risk children and families. Learn more about the St. Jude’s Ranch in this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg [...]
4 Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Programs
The traditional college spring break full of crowds and beer bongs is not the only option for students these days. For a more enriching experience, Alex Thurnher shares four volunteer-based alternatives to the traditional spring break. Spring break is often defined by hazy days in an all-inclusive resort, but opting for a volunteer alternative might [...]
Know Before You Go: How to Avoid Spring Break Mistakes
Let’s face it, college spring break is a breeding ground for rookie travel mistakes: rip-off packages, questionable accommodations and, of course, the inevitable bad behavior. Yes, there are alternatives to spring break, but if you want to have the complete experience with cheap hotels and 48-hour-long parties, there is a way to travel smart. Alyssa [...]
Travel Tip: Presidential Travel Landmarks
The inauguration may be long over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get the presidential experience all around our nation. When it comes to American history, you want to head to Virginia. They’ve got a very cool exhibit coming up at the Virginia Historical Society, featuring images of our presidents over the course of [...]
