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What is an avid traveler to do when they find themselves sequestered at home for the foreseeable future? Though nothing can fully replace the all encompassing experience of being physically immersed in a new country, there are substitutes that can get us through til the next adventure! This extensive list of incredible movies & TV series will offer you glimpses into the beauty of worldwide cultures, unique characters, and beckoning landscapes that await your exploration.
With NGOs in Latin America, like anywhere, it can be difficult to discern legitimacy and impact. When we look at non-profits to partner with for our community partner program, we do a lot of investigation. Who runs the non-profit, an outside entity or people from the local area? Who founded it and why? Does the non-profit work in collaboration with other groups, such as government or private organizations? What is the funding structure?
To unveil the mysteries of all things travel insurance, we brought in our partners Wanderwell, who not only provide a variety of travel insurance options (along with excellent service!) but are also a B-Corp Certified provider and member of 1% for the Planet. Here are their answers to the most common questions we receive.
As a travel company, we often observe the inner though process of guests who consider traveling with us. In particular, we get a lot of questions from women. “Is it safe for a female to travel alone?” “Will there be other solo travelers?” “Can I travel alone?” And our answer is - of course! We invited guest blogger Jennifer Prince to give her reasons why.
With the New Year comes a fresh season to see travel with new eyes. The holiday season of 2020 is no exception as it’s been the year that has kept us grounded and given us time to reflect on what travel really mans for you. While we’re all hoping for a brighter 2021, now is a great time to keep that spirit alive with a renewed perspective whether your ventures take you near or far.
With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to think gifts for those people special to us in life. Many of the traveler us world, however, are less keen on expensive “things” and would rather receive functional items, or better yet the gift of an experience! Here are 12 of the best gifts for travelers to consider this season:
It’s the time of year where the weather shifts, the days shorten, and there’s a natural inclination to turn inward toward friends & family and life comforts. Whether you’re on the road this season or taking a break before next year’s travels, now is the perfect time to practice the gratitude the travel teaches us.
We are a huge fan of self-care when traveling: mind, body, spirit. And after all those plane rides, backpacks, and explorations urban and jungle alike, the physical body can't help but take a hit. We tapped in to massage therapist Autumn Elias - an avid traveler herself - for why she sees massage as an integral part of any vacation.
Adventure enthusiast and world traveler Liz Galloway shares 8 reasons behind her passion travel as well as fantastic tips that we can all learn from. Her personal travel formula? Dream. Plan. Go. Learn. Share. Change. Yes, please!
In preparation for our yoga retreat this spring to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, we took time to chat with our Angelena & Adam, our two fantastic instructors. Their carefully crafted theme - Embracing Expansiveness - is as much an inward pursuit as it is outward. Read on for more insight and get ready for a retreat of a lifetime!
