Category Archives: VolunTourism

The plight of Indonesia’s endangered Orang Utan

Posted on September 18, 2010 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 18, 2010 The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS) is a nonprofit environmental foundation organization located in Balikpapan, Indonesia. BOS is active in many fields. The main goal of the organization is to protect orangutans and … Continue reading →

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Californian launches “4th World Love” to empower communities in Indonesia

Posted on October 4, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | October 3, 2009 It’s always commendable when a young person steps out of their comfort zone and goes out of her/his way to help others. Especially it takes place in distant land, where there is a … Continue reading →

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First-person look ~ VolunTourism. What’s it really like?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by endangerededen

Have you always wondered what is it like to go overseas, on a trip and be involved in helping others? You’ve been driven to pursue these loftier ideals, but are unsure about going the distance – across oceans – to … Continue reading →

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Extending companies’ CSR into Adventure Tourism & Volunteer Travel

Posted on September 21, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 21, 2009 Amid the growing popularity of VolunTourism (Volunteering while traveling), there are organizations that are promoting the idea not only to individuals for their personal growth, but also for the corporate world. Volunteer Travel, … Continue reading →

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Lotan Center for Creative Ecology ~ creating an Eco Community through “Green Apprenticeship”

Posted on September 11, 2009 by endangerededen

By Dian Hasan | September 11, 2009 We continue to search for commendable and do-able “Green Ideas” that relate to travel & tourism, from all corners of the world. We deliberately use the term “Green Ideas” to avoid the confusion … Continue reading →

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Eco Tourism in the Middle East: Jordan

Posted on September 11, 2009 by endangerededen

Between all of the eco guesthouses popping up and the Israeli Tourism Ministry trying to go green by 2009, there’s no absence of environmentally friendly vacation options in Israel (hint hint, to all those out-of-towners planning their summer vacations in … Continue reading →

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GoEco Pioneers Volunteer Eco Tourism in Israel

Posted on September 11, 2009 by endangerededen

There are plenty of eco tourism options all over the Middle East. With the vast range of habitats present in this relatively small region, it’s no wonder that eco tourism is gaining popularity in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Iran … Continue reading →

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Philanthropic Travel in Tanzania ~ Kids of Kilimanjaro

Posted on September 8, 2009 by endangerededen

Kids of Kilimanjaro has partnered with Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel to provide privately guided philanthropic learning experiences in Tanzania. Kids of Kilimanjaro shares Exquisite Safaris commitment to combine transparent, accountable and high impact philanthropy inspiring, educating and empowering traveler donors … Continue reading →

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Philanthropy Tourism and the plight of African Orphans

Posted on September 8, 2009 by endangerededen

A brief look into Philantrophic Travel in Africa, and how this type of travel that is growing in popularity – in tandem with Volunteer Travel (increasingly known as VolunTourism) and Responsible Travel– is being accommodated. Allowing for Travelers not only … Continue reading →

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Philantrophic Travel ~ East Africa

Posted on September 8, 2009 by endangerededen

A brief look into Philantrophic Travel in Africa, and how this type of travel that is growing in popularity – in tandem with Volunteer Travel (increasingly known as VolunTourism) and Responsible Travel– is being accommodated. Allowing for Travelers not only … Continue reading →

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