Archive for April, 2009

Announcing the new Seattle PI “Get Outside Yourself” Blog!

Friday, April 24th, 2009

I am pleased to be the new travel blogger for the Seattle PI online newspaper!  Get Outside Yourself  is about adventure travel and volunteer tourism and I'm looking forward to sharing stories, news, and ideas to help readers plan memorable and meaningful vacations.   

New Volunteer Match Program Connects Travelers with Sea Turtle Conservation Projects

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

For your next volunteer vacation, how about a close-up and personal encounter with one of the world’s most mystical and prehistoric creatures?  That is what engagement with sea turtles is all about. There are many projects around the world that work in sea turtle conservation.  In order to find the ...

2009 Geotourism Challenge - Participate & Support Responsible Tourism

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

News from National Geographic Traveler's blog.... National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations, in conjunction with Ashoka's Changemakers, is now accepting nominations and official entries for the second annual Geotourism Challenge.  I'm a big advocate of initiatives like this.  As our world becomes more interconnected, we need to awaken a greater awareness and concern for the ...