Discover the world responsibly while traveling and volunteering abroad.
When you travel, do you like to stop and pick up some local souvenirs at each location? Do you give any thought to the question of whether or not the product was produced in an ethical manner? Do you take into account the contribution that buying souvenirs makes to the economy? Read on to learn …
Riding a scooter is a part of life in Indonesia. Scooters in Indonesia offer a unique, up close, and personal connection to the culture and history of the country. Being a volunteer and riding a scooter in Indonesia can be a valuable and enjoyable experience. Western volunteers across the globe usually want to ride a …
An ultimate guide for western volunteers to riding a scooter in Indonesia Lees meer »
In contrast to the hectic pace of typical tourist activities, slow travel allows you to take in your surroundings at a more leisurely pace as you discover less-visited parts of your location. Like the slow eating movement that began in the 1980s, slow travel has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. When we …
A traveler or explorer searches for the discovery of information or resources. As the travel industry has expanded, so has the opportunity to positively contribute to the places you visit and make differences that significantly impact the outcome of someone’s life. The best trip is one in which you can simultaneously feel content and useful. …
Unethical animal tourism refers to any situation in which animals are exploited for economic gain through tourism. Nowadays, animal tourism has been a part of travel. With more people traveling the world, animals are experiencing rising amounts of suffering. According to the World Tourism Organization , 1.4 billion people traveled in 2018, travel is more …
One of the most popular activities to partake in when traveling is shopping. During our travels, we frequently make purchases of many kinds, including food, apparel and accessories, souvenirs, and other items to bring back home. But were you aware that if you insist on buying local goods or handicrafts, you might have a beneficial …
Sumatra is the biggest island in Indonesia and is home to three of the nation’s national parks, including Gunung Leuser National Park, Kerinci Seblat National Park, and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Sumatra is the only place on Earth where orangutans, tigers, rhinos, and elephants coexist.In the eastern part of Gunung Leuser National Park, a …
How to be a sustainable traveller while doing an Orangutan tracking in Sumatra Lees meer »
The Inca Trail is often considered to be among the most rewarding and enjoyable hiking adventures that can be had anywhere in the world. You could be contemplating walking in the footsteps of the ancient Incas or making your way inside Machu Picchu for the first time, but we should pay attention to the people …
Responsible tourism and the workers’ rights of porters in the Inca Trail Lees meer »
The Global Movement for Waste Clean-up From local NGOs to international movements: based on the mission – ‘responsible travel and volunteering’ – Think Volunteer closely follows successful initiatives that make a positive contribution to the local population. This same goal also goes for Tijmen Sissing (30), founder of the Trashpackers foundation which has created a …
Trashpackers: Turning Waste into a Global Movement Lees meer »
