The Call of the Wild Call it the ultimate call of the wild. As post-pandemic tourism numbers return, travel hotspots heat-up across the world. I’d long wanted to join one of the growing number of international volunteer programmes to tackle the increasingly evident woes of over-tourism. So last month, I signed up for the ultimate…
Building a New Trail to the Towers What Can I Say about Myself? That’s Right! No doubt about it. Ask anyone. I am one of the Hardest-Working, Fun-Seeking, Glass-Full, Patagonia-Loving, Volunteer Leaders you will ever know! And I love Torres del Paine! I took my first trip to Patagonia in 2004. At the time I…
Awakening to Life through Volunteering My name is Millie. I am a Trip Leader for Conservation Volunteers International Program (ConservationVIP®) in Machu Picchu. This is an experience I would not change for anything. I am a tireless traveler. As a historian, I feel great passion for ancient cultures, their customs and traditions, and of course…
What is a sustainable travel company? Many travel companies claim they are “Sustainable” Why do travel companies claim to be sustainable? Or “responsible”? or “good”? The travel industry is highly competitive, so travel companies work hard to get attention. They advertise in a way that will attract people to their trips. Awareness has increased about…