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    The Top Ten Unforgettable Family Experiences on the island of Hawai’i

    From hiking along the ancient lava flows at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to night snorkeling with manta rays and stargazing at Mauna Kea, the island... Read More
  • Hike to Lac Blanc, Chamonix, France

    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
  • Hiking in Val Ferret, Courmayeur Italy

    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
  • Bell Tower, Prague

    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
  • Blackett's Ridge Hike, Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona

    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
  • Cerro Concepción, Valparaiso, Chile

    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
  • Street Art, Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso, Chile

    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

TRAVEL

February 27, 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.

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Dochula Pass Chortens Bhutan
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
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January 9, 2023February 1, 2023
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Tashi Delek. Welcome to Bhutan!

After collecting my luggage, I took a deep breath and walked out of the airport to find my guide. To visit Bhutan, it is mandatory that you have a guide and a driver for the... Read More
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December 12, 2022
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The last hiker of the year on the Trans Bhutan Trail: Part 1 Arrival

As we made our descent into the emerald-green Paro Valley I couldn't stop myself from thinking I was in a scene from the Avatar. It almost didn't look real. Just twenty minutes before, we had passed Mount... Read More
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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL GUIDES AND RESOURCES

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.

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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
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Global Family Travels
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.   

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Wadi Rum
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!

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SOCIAL GOOD

November 4, 2022
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The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary : One of Few Rare Remaining Tropical Cloud Forests in the World

What started 50 years ago on a plot of cattle-stripped land has grown into the only tropical cloud forest in the United States with over 100 species of bamboo, gigantic tree ferns, and many rare and endangered species affording visitors an opportunity to learn firsthand about the value of conservation As I drive up the... Read More
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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.

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November 19, 2021September 22, 2022
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2021 Gifts that Give Back Holiday Guide

Check out my 7th Annual Gifts that Give Back Guide for the Holidays. Each year, I curate a growing list of amazing gifts that give back to charities around the world. Use your purchasing power to change someone’s life and make a difference.

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June 1, 2021July 23, 2021
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How the Vicente Ferrer Foundation is saving lives in rural India

For over 20 years, RDT’s Bathalapalli Hospital has provided quality healthcare in rural India. Today it is on the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic and thankfully organizations such as the Vicente Ferrer Foundation and its local partner, the Rural Development Trust (RDT) in India are taking charge and doing whatever they can to save lives. While the challenges ahead are huge, there is hope.

Learn more about what they are doing on the ground to change and save lives, and how you can help today in this thought-provoking interview with Moncho Ferrer, President of the Board of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation.

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CULTURE

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.

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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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George Floyd Murals on Hennepin Ave South Minneapolis
April 20, 2021June 9, 2021
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Minneapolis: As the world watches, we wait

It is hard to believe that it has almost been a year since that fateful late spring day in May on the corner of Cup Foods, roughly three miles away from my house. For the... Read More
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