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Following the footsteps of the Divine Madman along the Trans Bhutan Trail

It was my first official day of hiking along the 500-year-old Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT). We had set off early in the morning from Dochula... Read More
Unforgettable Hikes along the Tour de Mont Blanc: Hike from Col des Montets to Lac Blanc

Sometimes in life, the best comes last. Serendipitously, this proved true with our very last hike on our intergenerational do it ourselves Tour de Mont... Read More
Two Days in Courmayeur

Tucked within two valleys, the Val Ferret and Val Veny on the southeastern side of Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley of Italy lies the... Read More
How Ecotourism is Helping Protect Endangered Howler Monkeys in Belize

The Yucatan Black Howler Monkey is the largest monkey in the Americas, and found only in a small section of Central America. Originally called baboons... Read More
Meet Six Companies That Are Empowering Women Through Travel

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day celebrated around the world in honor of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It's roots began... Read More
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Prague: A Complete 2-3 Day Itinerary

While Paris has always been my first love, little did I know that I'd also fall madly in love with the old world charm and... Read More
The Best Hikes in Tucson’s Sabino Canyon

There is no better way to connect with the raw beauty of nature than by doing a good hike. I grew up hiking and for... Read More
First Time Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

Have you ever had a dream for so long that it never stopped bugging you until you decided to just do it? For me, it... Read More
A Street Art Lover’s Guide to Valparaiso

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves". - Henry David Thoreau Valparaiso is an art lover’s paradise. Known as one of... Read More
In Search of Street Art in Valparaiso’s Cerro Alegre

When planning our trip to Santiago, Chile there was no question we would spend at least a few days in Valparaiso. Known as one of... Read More

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

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A Stop in Rukubji: A Traditional Farmhouse meal along the Trans Bhutan Trail

Our hike along the Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT) from Pele La continued down through a vast open meadow, passing by a campsite of semi-nomadic yak herders and a few local farmers along the way. My guide Singay and I were headed to the village of Rukubji where we would stop and enjoy a traditional Bhutanese... Read More

April 20, 2023

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Hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: Down from Pelela Pass

I woke up early to the glorious sunshine splashing through my hotel window in Bhutan's Punakha Valley. It was my third day in Bhutan and my second day of hiking along the Trans Bhutan Trail and... Read More

February 27, 2023April 22, 2023

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Following the footsteps of the Divine Madman along the Trans Bhutan Trail

Today’s hike would bring us along a special part of the TBT that is known as the “Divine Madman’s Trail” and of course like all things in Bhutan, there was a famous legend behind it. “Bhutan is a land of stories,” Singay told me while we descended through the forest to a beautiful verdant valley. “What I love most about the Trans Bhutan Trail is that is a walking museum of history, legend, and culture. And this hike is no exception.

February 3, 2023

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Dochula Pass: If there is a will, there is a way

I arose early on my first full day in Bhutan to the sounds of stray dogs barking outside my window and the morning light shining on the mountains above the Trashi Chho Dzong (fortress). Today was... Read More

April 2, 2022May 12, 2022

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Introducing Four Impactful Trips for Women

Global Family Travels is a leader in curating sustainable, impactful adventures all around the world. Global Family Travels sees community tourism as an opportunity to support women and girls around the world. With their “Learn, Serve, Immerse” message in mind and heart, they have created four impactful trips for women. These wellness retreats and heartfelt journeys to Bali, Greater Seattle, Rwanda and Peru, all share the goal of helping women reconnect to their Divine selves and the world around them while supporting key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

March 3, 2020March 8, 2020

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How Your Travel Choices Can Empower Women Around the World

One of my favorite days of the year is International Women's Day which is held on March 8th. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.... Read More

January 22, 2020March 26, 2022

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Global Family Travels: Life-Changing Travel Experiences for the Entire Family

Global Family Travels’ mission is to “Learn, Serve and Immerse,” to foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizens. In partnership with community-based partners, schools and non-profit organizations, we offer family-friendly, sustainable travel experiences in support of some key  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). In partnership with community-based tour operators and local non-profit organizations, Global Family Travels creates and offers service-learning tours for families which include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit.

October 30, 2019July 23, 2021

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The Best Sustainable Travel and Adventure Companies

Grab a cup of coffee or tea! This post is going to be a long one but I’m hoping it will be greatly appreciated. You may want to bookmark it for later as I’m certain that this constantly evolving list of the best sustainable and travel adventure companies in the industry will be an invaluable resource for future trip planning! Enjoy!

March 22, 2022March 28, 2022

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World Water Day 2022: Making the invisible visible while on the ground in Western Honduras

Just two weeks ago, I joined our US-based team on a visit to Honduras, and for a few of us, it was our very first time on the ground seeing our work bringing safe drinking water to Central America. We watched a water chlorinator being installed in an extremely remote community called La Cañada, located high up in the mountains in Gracias, Honduras.

May 24, 2023

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How a hike in Italy helped me heal from a total hip replacement

Never would I have imagined that I would have to have a total hip replacement at age 51. Nor would I realize how hard a hip replacement was and what to really expect after having a total hip replacement. I had experienced on-and-off pain for over nine years on my right side but never attributed... Read More

February 20, 2023

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2023 Mom and Daughter Trip to Fiji with GOOD Travel

This summer, travel to Fiji with GOOD Travel on their new mother-daughter trip. Best of all, give back to communities you visit and make memories of a lifetime.

August 29, 2021May 17, 2022

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A Hike up to Iceland’s Newest Volcano: Fagradalsfjall

A highlight of any trip to Iceland is a hike up the Geldingadalur Valley to see the the Fagradalsfjall Volcano. One of the most accessible active volcanos in Iceland, a visit to the Fagradalsfjall Volcano is an unforgettable experience.

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Traveling the World and Doing Good

Following the footsteps of the Divine Madman along the Trans Bhutan Trail

Unforgettable Hikes along the Tour de Mont Blanc: Hike from Col des Montets to Lac Blanc

Two Days in Courmayeur

How Ecotourism is Helping Protect Endangered Howler Monkeys in Belize

Meet Six Companies That Are Empowering Women Through Travel

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Prague: A Complete 2-3 Day Itinerary

The Best Hikes in Tucson’s Sabino Canyon

First Time Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

A Street Art Lover’s Guide to Valparaiso

In Search of Street Art in Valparaiso’s Cerro Alegre