voluntourism

Reader Q: Cruising for a Cause

by CajunMama
cruise for a cause one backpack at a time

Hi TravelingMamas – I’m taking a cruise to the Western Caribbean soon and I’d like to get in touch with places so that I can give back while on vacation. The cruise originates in New Orleans with port stops in Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, and Costa Maya. Any assistance is appreciated. Cruising for a Cause Hi [...]

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Cruise Travel – Volunteering in Costa Maya, Mexico with Together for Good

by CajunMama
High School in Mexico

An aspect of travel that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside is giving back to communities I visit. I’ve written about my wonderful friend, Nancy Schretter, many times and how her idea with TogetherforGood.org has brought joy and much needed items to communities all over the globe. Here is a video recap of our [...]

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Labor Day Deals Around the Gulf Coast

by CajunMama

School’s back in session and many of you are already missing summer break. Take some time for a last minute getaway for the long Labor Day holiday. Pack your bags, hop in the car, and take advantage of the great deals along the Gulf Coast. It’s a traveler’s market right now. (Some of these deals were [...]

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Remembering Katrina with a Little Faith and Loads of Hope

by CajunMama
Remembering Katrina | Aquarium of the Americas

This week marks the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While it’s a time of remembrance, it is also a time that is hard here in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. I’ve been seeing updates from Facebook friends, commenting about how depressed it makes them feel. Yes, it is depressing to remember the disaster. It’s also a point [...]

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Fight Poverty with Voluntourism

by CajunMama
Airline Ambassadors International Logo

Voluntourism is one way travelers can make an impact on fighting poverty while on holiday. There are a number of ways to volunteer while on vacation, such as helping maintain US National Parks, working with animals, or even traveling with Airline Ambassadors International to help fight poverty. Airline Ambassadors International was founded in 1997 by [...]

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