Volunteer For an Earthwatch Research Expedition and See the World

Earthwatch is the world’s largest environmental volunteer nonprofit organization. In existence for over 35 years they have a goal that at its simplest is to help the world achieve a sustainable environment.
To this end they fund scientific field research and provide ways for regular folks – like non-scientists, to act as volunteers on projects around […]

Atiu, Cook Islands - Perfectly Way Off the Beaten Path

Atiu is one of those places that remains mostly undiscovered. Translation – it’s not been turned into a typical tourist trap. One reason for this is it takes some effort to reach, and the masses are unwilling to work that hard. But that’s good news for those looking to go where others don’t.
As part of […]

Rich History in the Dordogne River Valley

Located in the southwest part of France, the Dordogne River valley is one of the most beautiful and serene areas in the country. Locally it’s known as the Perigord, a name that dates back to the time of the Gauls.
Taking the name of the river running through it, the Dordogne region is famed for it’s […]