Friday, 17 Dec 2010 | Views [478]
If you get on a boat on the Peruvian side
of Lake Titicaca, you're almost guaranteed to stop at the world famous Uros
floating islands. Only a 20 minute
ride from Puno, these islands are the most popular stop on the lake. I'll admit, I was ... Read more >
Tags: community, culture, lake titicaca, peru, responsible travel, south america
Tuesday, 19 Oct 2010 | Views [1250] | Comments [1]
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post Community Tourism - Worth the Dirt? about an amazing
set of community-based tourism projects in northern Ecuador I had the pleasure
of visiting. Interactive
experiences, genuine connections, fantastic conversation ... Read more >
Tags: community, peru, responsible travel, tourism
Friday, 8 Oct 2010 | Views [816] | Comments [1]
Women and the Impact of Tourism Women in developing countries have it
pretty tough. Sometimes very
tough. Often viewed as 2nd-class
citizens, commonly marginalized to very limited activities and privileges, some
women struggle to earn ... Read more >
Tags: inca trail, peru, responsible travel, south america, travel, trekking, weaving, women
Thursday, 22 Jul 2010 | Views [1030] | Comments [1]
It’s a day in the life of a volunteer. Another volunteer and I teach an English lesson to a combined class of 5th and 6th grade students. It could be any classroom in any part of the world—the walls are brightly painted and adorned with typical schoolroom ... Read more >
Tags: adventure travel, colleen finn, community, development, peru, poverty, school, voluntourism
