Tag Archives: volunteer vacation
New ways to explore cultures
Like other major economic sectors, tourism has evolved drastically over the centuries. Gone are the days when the only way to explore the world was to pack your best buds and your scraps of a map in a sail boat, with a chance of never coming home again. Even until a 100 years ago, travel meant taking a fleet of …
Why I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1… The flight to Tanzania was long. It began on June 19th and I finally arrived the afternoon of June 21st. Katyann picked me up at the airport, then we got Alexa and Kelly, before heading to Moshi. We spent the day walking around Moshi, meeting up with some other climbers, and had a fabulous meal at …
Why I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (Part 1)
For years I had the desire to travel abroad and volunteer, but it wasn’t until 2010 I took the leap and finally did it. I chose to volunteer through a non-profit organization called Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS), and I chose Morocco as my first volunteer country. Morocco was great, and working in the children’s hospital was such a great experience. Upon returning, …
Frequently Asked Questions about volunteering abroad
Recently, I have given a few presentations on volunteer vacations abroad, shares my stories and inspired others to travel. The question I get from my audiences after each presentation is “What do I do next?” So here is the answer to that and other frequently asked questions you may have about volunteering abroad. How long do I need? Typically …