Quebec City: Where New France celebrates its heritage
By Tonya FitzpatrickIn 1608 the first Europeans set foot on North American soil. Samuel de Champlain, considered to be the founding father of New France, built a settlement that would later be called Quebec City. Read more
Canada Events & Festivals History
Sustainable Vancouver Island’s Marmot Sanctuary
By Sam TreacyOne way that residents of Vancouver Island really connect with the outdoors and wildlife is through the Marmot Refuge located close to Nanaimo. Read more
Canada Sustainability
Exploring Arizona’s Ancient Native Dwellings
By Breana JohnsonI squint my eyes, trying to blur out the gaps in the mud walls and the crumbling walkway below it. What was it like to live here? Did the landscape look the same a thousand years ago? I try to imagine animals and kids running around under the canopy of … Read more Read more
United States History
Chernobyl: most strangely enjoyable travel experience
By Derek CullenAside from Auschwitz in Poland and the incredibly morbid S-21 Prison in Cambodia, I have never felt so absorbed and captivated on my travels. Located to the north of Kiev, this infamous power plant in Ukraine set the scene for one of the most shocking incidents in the history of … Read more Read more
Europe Off the Beaten Path
South Korea’s Charming Historical Sites
By Jennifer RaskinWhile jumping in with both feet might be too much of a stretch when it comes to a country where you don’t know the language, visiting Seoul is one of the best things you can do to broaden your horizons. Read more
Asia History
The Caribbean: This Season’s Top Destination for the Conscientious Traveler
By Breana JohnsonThe Caribbean was recently hit hard by hurricanes Irma, Jose, and Maria. Organizations and individuals from the around the world have been pouring resources into rescue and rebuilding efforts. But it’s going to take more than disaster relief to get Caribbean communities back on their feet. It’s going to take … Read more Read more
Caribbean and Atlantic Volunteer Travel
Historic Places in China You Absolutely Need to See
By Jennifer RaskinChina was a place I wound up in much by accident. It’s a place that tends to give most people intense culture shock, but once it wears off, you’re left to marvel at this beautiful place surrounding you. Read more
Asia History
An Abundance of History Surrounds the Fredericksburg Region in Virginia
By JenLyn FitzThe Fredericksburg region in Virginia is part of Spotsylvania County and not only was it a prominent destination during the colonial times, it played a huge role during the Civil War. Read more
United States History
6 Canadian Women’s Retreats Perfect for a Weekend Getaway
By Sam TreacyAfter a long and exhausting work week, months filled with stressful schoolwork, or many hours spent with your children and family, many of us need a break from reality. A retreat can be the perfect way to do this, whether alone, or with close friends. Read more
Canada Experiences
Celebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday
By Sam Treacy2017 is Canada’s 150th birthday, and so far has been filled with a plethora of festivities and celebrations. Although Canada’s actual anniversary took place on July 1st, both visitors and residents alike can still celebrate the country’s achievements and accomplishments in a variety of ways. Read more
Canada Events & Festivals
Discovering Iran by bicycle
By Kelly SheldrickWhen I told my Dad I had plans to cycle across Iran, he freaked out. Sadly, western media depicts Iran as a dangerous place. Even the government travel advice is to avoid all travel to the country. In reality, Iran is home to some of the friendliest people I have … Read more Read more
Middle East Adventure Off the Beaten Path
Viewing Polar Bears in Northern Canada
By Sam TreacyOne of the North’s most recognized species, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus being its Latin Name) has a notorious reputation as a bold and brainy predator, not to mention its massive size. Read more
Canada Preservation
The future of elephant conservation in Kenya
By Derek CullenKenya is a no-nonsense nation when it comes to conservation in recent times and in particular, with elephant conservation. I Read more
Africa Volunteer Travel Preservation
Welcome to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley
By Derek CullenStretching for more than six thousand kilometers from Mozambique to Syria in the Middle East, the Great Rift Valley is home to thousands of tribes and some of the most stunning landscapes anywhere in the world. Read more
Africa Experiences
Six unique Jamaican experiences that are off the beaten path
By Richard EdwardsThe island of Jamaica is a popular travel destination, in large part because of the abundant all-inclusive resorts on the island—a hospitality concept that Jamaica is credited with. Read more
Caribbean and Atlantic Off the Beaten Path History