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The Future Of Volunteering Abroad In The Coronavirus Era – How Will Things Look Like?

The travel industry accounts for 10% of the global economy and the stagnation of the last few months can have ripple effects to the remotest corners of the world. Every time we take a trip, there’s a domino effect of consumption that directly or indirectly affects the airlines, hoteliers, restaurateurs, taxi drivers, artisans, tour guides, […]

The Post-COVID-19 Tourism Trends: Here’s All We Need To Know

The last couple of months have imposed several global challenges, affecting the tourism and hospitality industry in the worst possible ways. Country borders have been sealed. Cities are at stand-still. Flights are mostly grounded. Cruise ships are docked in harbors. Trains across the world are stationary. Buses are not plying. Hotels are shut. Restaurants are […]

13 Best Volunteer Vacations Abroad For 2021

In today’s date, people are growing to be more sensible and opting to set out for ‘Responsible Tours’ rather than just a relaxing holiday! Undoubtedly, volunteering vacations are being a thing – and it’s all for good. Many backpackers, couples, families, gap year travelers, solo explorers, and vagabonds have started adding volunteer work to their […]

What’s The Difference Between A Volunteer Traveler And A Tourist?

There are tourists, explorers, discoverers, and then there are volunteers! While it’s kinda easy to be a tourist, plan a trip to an exotic location, stay at some fancy resort and indulge in all good things – like of a volunteer traveler isn’t quite similar! Yet, the experiences that the latter will gather will be […]

Quiz: Are You An Old School Traveler?

Have you ever wondered what kind of a traveler you are? The size of your luggage and the modes of transport you take while traveling can largely define your traveling style. Each one us has a different perception about our journey and whatever we do, helps us in creating memories. While some likes to click […]

5 Things You Need To Know Before Volunteering Abroad

In the past decade, there has been a rapid growth in the number of volunteers traveling all across the world in order to make some meaningful contribution towards the underprivileged societies in the weaker economic regions. Are you also thinking of volunteering abroad? If your answer is ‘Yes’, then there are certain things that you […]

15 Essential Things To Pack While Traveling Abroad To Volunteer

While the excitement of traveling abroad to volunteer will keep you on your toes, you need to do mindful planning about packing the stuff before setting out for your journey. While certain things would be available at your destination, it is advisable to not take a risk and carry things from home. The trick is […]

How Volunteering is A Trump of Traveling Abroad

No need to get all jazzed up here. We are not talking about the newly elected (45th) president of the United States. Traveling and volunteering is what’s more important than any other thing; we believe. And, that’s exactly what this is all about. On a different note, however, the sheer analogy between the results of […]

10 Peculiar Differences Between A First Time Traveler and A Vagabond

There are travelers of different kinds in this world. While some like to take leisure holidays, there are those, as well, who look for a backpacking adventure trip. The latter are the ones we, sometimes, refer to as the vagabonds. In the list of these vagabonds are those who travel to volunteer abroad. Volunteering […]

Quiz: What Kind of A Volunteer Traveler Are You?

Volunteering abroad is another way of traveling places to explore new destinations. However, it is not JUST any other way. One need to be highly motivated, responsible, and dedicated to make their sojourn a success. Have you volunteered before? Or may be planning for one! Ever imagined what kind of a volunteer traveler would you […]