meaningful travel

To volunteer, or to work?

August 24, 2010
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Originally I set out to travel and incorporate volunteering as a substantial part of the journey. However, my recent experience in Maesot has taught me that I don’t have to do it independently and I don’t have to do it with my own money – I can get paid to do it too. Here are my thoughts on shifting my approach from volunteering, to paid philanthropy.

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What does Meaningful Travel really involve?

July 27, 2010

I’ve been ‘on the road’ for nearly 7 months already and I’ve had a whole plethora of experiences since I started. I wouldn’t substitute my time spent so far for anything, since just now in my life it’s what I want to do. But what is this so-called “meaningful travel” malarkey all about?

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