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Connectivity and Acceptance: What could Africa mean for you?

Interview with Sarah Jill on March 6, 2016 Six months after graduating college, Sarah Jill decided she would fulfill her dream of traveling and volunteering abroad.  She found two programs which would accomplish both goals: GVI and G Adventures.  Through GVI, she would volunteer her time teaching preschool in South Africa followed by an eight-countryContinue reading “Connectivity and Acceptance: What could Africa mean for you?”

CULTURAL TOURISM: What could Cuba mean for you?

Cuba continues to be one of the most desirable destinations for many eager American tourists.  Let’s look at the importance of cultural tourism as it relates to the island nation.   San Pedro de la Roca Castle, Santiago de Cuba Cuba is not a new destination for other countries, but in the United States, the AmericanContinue reading “CULTURAL TOURISM: What could Cuba mean for you?”

ECOTOURISM: What could Cuba mean for you?

In light of President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba, further thawing relations between the two countries, many enthusiastic American travelers are asking, “What can I see and do when I go to Cuba?” Cuba is involved with many organizations that promote conservation and sustainable development.   -Through the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural OrganizationContinue reading “ECOTOURISM: What could Cuba mean for you?”

STUDY ABROAD: What could Italy mean for you? Interview with Justine Hince

Interview conducted on March 13, 2016 “Travelling for me offers new perspectives on the world. It provides inspiration for the work I do. I love being a tourist sometimes and other times just going somewhere with no plans and seeing what happens. Travelling is like hitting the reset button and starting a new chapter. ItContinue reading “STUDY ABROAD: What could Italy mean for you? Interview with Justine Hince”

Interview with Bespoke Traveler

Interview completed on March 11, 2016 We wanted a name that incorporated the way we travel. We have always thought of travel as a very personal experience, different for everybody regardless of where you go or what you see there. As people who are interested in slow travel, in delving into a culture, and experiencing itContinue reading “Interview with Bespoke Traveler”

Svetlana Goncharenko: Soon it will feel like home

Interview conducted on January 24, 2016 “I wanted to leave to a better place for more opportunities.  I needed to start over where I knew no one and no one knew me.  Wherever was the furthest away from home–across the ocean seemed appropriate.” The concept of “home” means something different for all of us.  SvetlanaContinue reading “Svetlana Goncharenko: Soon it will feel like home”