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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?
As one of the world’s top tourist destinations, Cusco holds a vast amount of history, culture and archeological wonders due to its centrality of South America’s ancient Incan empire. It is the main hub to explore the Sacred Valley and was put on the tourism map in the 1900s after the re-discovery of the iconic Machu Picchu and other ancient Incan sites.
Guest blogger Susanna Kelly shares her ideal itinerary for an Ireland road trip.
Traversing across Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way was one of my top trip highlights for 2019. This carefully planned itinerary for a road trip in Ireland is full of local insider knowledge, rural hidden gems, awe-inspiring nature, authentic culture, photogenic viewpoints, and just the right amount of iconic landmarks to please all types of adventurers.
An hour’s drive from Florence, Siena is a classic hill town strewn with historic buildings celebrating the gothic world. The old historic center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, topping the list of Italy’s finest strolling grounds. Guest blogger Satarupa Datta gives us her best tips of what to do in Siena to fully take in its splendor.
We love to look at a city from the eyes of one who absorbs it every day, so we reached out to Véro J.L. Van Grieken. A transplant from Lummen, Belgium, Véro has lived in Lisbon for more than 6 years and founded the community group Yes You Can Spray, which promotes social activism and inclusion through street art. Here’s what she had to say.
Sometimes expectations versus reality clash when we’re traveling, even in places we think we know well. Writer and blogger Jennifer Prince, who traveled with us to Portugal, takes us on her journey of discovering the transformative power of street art in Lisbon.
Avid historian, traveller and writer Belinda Birchall takes us deep into the history of Lisbon with its fascinating past that includes a massive earthquake producing a tsunami and fire that nearly destroyed the city.
Located at the southern tip of South America, Torres del Paine in Patagonia, is a trekker’s dream come true. After going there ourselves, we can assure you that this hike can be done by anyone willing to hike for 4-6 hours a day. To make it even easier, here are 5 tips for planning your visit one of the world’s natural wonders:
With an expansive array of impactful and integral projects supporting sustainability in the iconic region of Patagonia, Torres del Paine Legacy Fund’s impressive work is truly inspiring. It’s clear that this iconic National Park will continue to be enthrall visitors for generations to come as a direct result of the efforts, projects & collaborations of Legacy Fund - quite the legacy indeed!!
Mexico has an incredibly diverse range of terrains, cuisines and traditions. The region of Guanajuato is a leader in sustainable agriculture, and when we visit we take a recorrido around the grounds of Vía Orgánica to learn about the native and adaptive species growing all around the farm that in turn feed and educate the local community. Co-founder Rosana Álvarez shows us the roots and vision of this incredible organization.
In addition to its abundance of natural beauty New Zealand also boasts a unique culture with a fascinating history. Before embarking on your bucket-list journey to these remote Pacific Islands, be sure to make the most of your time there by getting in to the kiwi mindset ahead of time! Here are 5 books to read on New Zealand.
Whether you’re a well-versed globetrotter or have just caught the travel bug, culture shock is a real experience that most people encounter at some point on their ventures. We invited blogger Jennifer Fitzpatrick to share about her experience with culture shock on a recent trip to Nepal. Here are her five tips.
Learning the local language before traveling to a country will enhance your travel experiences immensely. At the same time, traveling to a country that speaks the language you’re learning will catapult your language skills to the next level. Read on for a fabulous breakdown of all the reasons why travel + language-learning are truly a match made in heaven!
