Volunteering Travel Articles

 
Diverse Namibia: Three Ways to Give Back to a Country That Has Plenty to Offer
Diverse Namibia: Three Ways to Give Back to a Country That Has Plenty to Offer The newly-minted African country of Namibia may still be cutting its safari teeth, but that is just what we like about it. Besides booking your next great adventure, here are three ways to give back to a country that has plenty to give in return.
Green Travel Resolutions – 10 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2012 
Green Travel Resolutions – 10 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2012  Zoë Smith offers 10 suggestions for travelers resolving to travel more responsibly in 2012.
7 Ways to Work with Wildlife Abroad
7 Ways to Work with Wildlife Abroad Have you always dreamt about working with wildlife abroad, but don't know how to get started? Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 7 ways to make a difference with flora and fauna all over the globe.
RTW Travel Themes: 9 Epic Quests to Inspire Your Trip
RTW Travel Themes: 9 Epic Quests to Inspire Your Trip One of the first and biggest challenges that RTW planners face is trying to decide where to go on your RTW trip. From cycling the Pan American highway to visiting all the countries of the former Soviet Union, here are a few ideas to get you started.
8 Secrets to Guilt-Free Travel in Developing Nations
8 Secrets to Guilt-Free Travel in Developing Nations With a bit of consideration, pre-planning and sensitivity, there’s no reason why traveling in the developing world can’t be a positive experience all-round. Zoë Smith offers some food-for-thought advice for traveling in the world’s poorest regions.
Five Reasons Not to Join the Peace Corps
Five Reasons Not to Join the Peace Corps Jill Nawrocki spent two years in Namibia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. She thinks there are a lot of reasons to sign up for this life-changing experience. Here are her top five reasons not to.
How to Volunteer at an Animal Shelter Abroad
How to Volunteer at an Animal Shelter Abroad Can't live without your pet, but can't bring him along while you travel the world? Laura-Claire Corson offers advice for those considering volunteering at an animal shelter abroad.
How to Get Started with Voluntourism
How to Get Started with Voluntourism Ready to make a difference somewhere in the world but not sure what to do next? Abbie Mood offers advice on getting started with voluntourism.
5 Reasons Living in a Less Developed Country is Better Than Living At Home
5 Reasons Living in a Less Developed Country is Better Than Living At Home Some people might feel that moving to a so-called "less developed" country is filled with sacrifices, but Rachel Denning has done it more than once, and here she gives us 5 reasons why she actually prefers it.
Cheap Volunteering Experiences: How to Find Volunteer Programs That Suit the Financially Challenged
Cheap Volunteering Experiences: How to Find Volunteer Programs That Suit the Financially Challenged Interested in making a difference on your holiday but can't afford one of the package programs? Amy Heading was too, and she gives us some expert advice on how to pull it off.