Voluntourism
Day 3 of The B1G1 Study Tour – Building a Mud House with The Mango Tree After a hearty breakfast to set us up for a bit of hard labour, we drove to a remote spot in the countryside near Mawego to build a mud hut for a family of 12. This family were living […]
Day 1 of The B1G1 Study Tour – Nairobi to Kisumi After a very early departure from our hotel in Nairobi (3.30am) we headed to the airport to take a flight to Kisumu. Kisumu is the largest city in Western Kenya and is the capital city of the Lake Region Economic Block which encompasses 15 out […]
VOLUNTEER TOURISM, otherwise known as voluntourism and a form of charity tourism has exploded in popularity. While it’s nice to be able to give back to those we deem less fortunate (it is a “feel good” activity, after all), we should also take a step back and ask if you’re doing more harm than good. […]
I feel so fortunate to have spent two weeks with This Life Cambodia. I’m blown away my the impact they have made in Cambodia since being established in 2007. Before I explain some of the life-changing work I was lucky enough to observe, I need to explain the story of how Billy Gortor founded this […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
