17 Oct 7 Ways Travel Can Impact Your Life
We all know travel is a fun way to experience life and take a break. However, there are many ways that travel can be much more meaningful. Travel can break your normal routine, get you out of your comfort zone and expose you to so many more aspects of life. Like they say, there is no growth in comfort.
25 Sep Travel Trend to Watch: Traveling with Purpose
There’s no shortage of beautiful places in the world to visit on your vacation and you can find plenty of recommendations for bucket-list and must-see destinations. However, there’s a growing trend of travelers seeking more than checking off a bucket list and looking to travel...
07 Aug Why Elephant Riding is Bad
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...
01 Jul Things to do in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: volunteering
Most tourists to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico enjoy walking through the cobblestone streets, exploring the colonial architecture, browsing through charming boutiques and art galleries, and watching the sunset from rooftop bars. On her recent trip, our very own Give A Day Global Board Co-Chair...25 Apr Volunteering for a Day While on Vacation
By Erica Bray, from an article originally published on Frommer’s. Read the full article here. Volunteering is good for the heart and soul–and your travel karma. Weaving some service into your vacation time not only benefits the communities you serve, but the act of volunteering...
23 Apr Staying Safe While Traveling Abroad (Part I)
I’m a safety nut. I always hold the handrail while walking down stairs and I avoid risky activities: sky-diving, bungee jumping…I don’t even do downhill skiing! But I’ll happily travel to lots of far-flung destinations and to off-the-beaten path neighborhoods. Here are all my tips...23 Apr Staying Safe While Traveling Abroad (Part II)
Interested in reading more? Click here to read Part 1. Be Prepared for Emergencies Being well prepared in case of an emergency can make all the difference in outcomes when traveling. Although it is unlikely that an emergency will occur, it is best to be...