The Torres del Paine W Trek – A Complete Guide
Torres del Paine is one of the highlights of Patagonia and the most trafficked national parks in South America for good reason. I’ve visited twice …
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Ultimate Guide to the Torres del Paine Campsites and Refugios
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 …
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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …
(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 …