Solo travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about discovering a new side of yourself. Whether you’re navigating the bustling streets of Bangkok, hiking through the Andes, or sipping espresso in a quiet Parisian café, solo travel pushes you beyond your comfort zone. Traveling alone...
It’s time for our annual review of next year’s hottest travel destinations! After consulting top travel advisors across the U.S., we’ve rounded up the places travelers can’t stop talking about—and why they deserve a spot on your 2026 list. Alaska Bald eagles soaring year-round, grizzlies fishing in...
Travelers launched themselves back out on the road with a vengeance the past few years. Now that travel has normalized a bit, here are our top picks for where people will go in 2025. Sardinia It seems like everyone went to Italy post-COVID, especially to the highlights...
MISSION AND VISION Riding elephants in Thailand may sound like an exciting adventure but it’s actually hurting the elephant and encouraging harmful tourism. It is important to be informed and do your research in order to ensure you are supporting an ethical organization and the elephants’...
Years ago on a trip to the Riviera Maya, I had the honor of stopping by Huellas de Pan for a day of volunteering. This wonderful organization was located in the heart of Cancun. Daily, they nourished school children in the mornings so that they...
Are you interested in volunteering abroad one day? It may turn out to be the most memorable and favorite part of your next vacation. You can give back in many ways such as through education, animal conservation and forest restoration. You can also find volunteer...
On Giving Tuesday, many people around the world are going to come together and give back. It is a wonderful celebration of generosity and kindness. Whether giving back in your local community or at a nonprofit overseas, every act of kindness counts and can be...
You may be one of the 2+ million people who read Pippa Biddle’s recent blog post, The Problem With Little White Girls (and boys): Why I Stopped Being A Voluntourist. In it, the author examines her own experiences volunteering on trip as a teenager with unflinching...
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ― Charles Schulz Image from World Cocoa Foundation As one of life’s most delicious treats, nothing says “I love you” like a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. But the story behind chocolate has...
Who’s already planning their next trip?! I know I am. But more than ever, I am thinking about reducing my individual carbon footprint. The hard part is knowing how to do so and what is the most impactful. In this blog post, we’ll share some...