The Torres del Paine trek is one of the premier treks in the world. Over 5 day “W trek” or the 9-day “circuit trek” you can experience some of the …
7 Important Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty Facts & 25 Tips for Making the Trek Easier
The Everest Base Camp Trek is arguably one of the most beautiful, rewarding multi-day treks on the planet. Unfortunately, the austerity, remoteness, and unpredictable weather of the Himalayas makes most …
(PT 7) A View of Everest – Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar and finishing the Everest Base Camp Hike
Just Starting our “Experiencing Everest Series“? Then jump to our Everest page and start from Part 1 “Why go to Everest”. Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar Even through the sub-freezing …
(Pt 6) Oh the places you’ll go, and the people you’ll meet…all over a cup of coffee (Adventures as a Global Volunteer: Lesvos)
More from the Series: Adventures as a Global Volunteer – Lesvos and the Refugee Crisis Preface: Voluntourism – What Is It, and Why to Avoid It Part 1: The Beginning. …
(Pt 5) Riots in the Refugee Camp, The Exodus of the Kurds, Politics, Cowardice, and Voluntourism
Just as I thought my days on Lesvos were becoming slow and predictable, the worst happened – a riot in the refugee camp between Kurds and Arabs exploded. Unwilling …
(Pt 4) A Crash Course as a Volunteer Teacher and a Worthwhile Venture
A Note from Carlos: Teachers and Educators – Thank you. What you do is invaluable. I want to open this with a thank you. Thank you to educators of all …
(Pt 3) The Meaning of “A Brother Abroad” & Translating in Europe’s Worst Refugee Camp (Adventures as a Global Volunteer)
Moria Camp, on Lesvos Greece, is arguably the worst refugee camp in Europe. By chance, I was lucky enough to pick up a week long volunteering job translating for patients …
(Pt 2) Lesvos: Boat Spotter, Volunteer Teacher, Coffee Server, & Solo Volunteer (Adventures as a Global Volunteer)
As I settled into Lesvos and learned the situation, I realized very quickly that the need for “spotting refugee boats” was long past. The need was no longer to …
(Pt 1) Why volunteer in Greece to help the refugee crisis? To empower refugees in rebuilding their lives.
In the first part of my adventure of volunteering to help in the refugee crisis on Lesvos, I answer the question “why volunteer?”, I get honest about the risks …
Voluntourism: What it is and How to avoid it
What is “Voluntourism”? “Voluntourism” is a newer travel trend that combines volunteering with tourism, and from what I’ve observed doesn’t do either very well. Though the idea sounds good in …