How to Do Medical “Missions” Right
Medical missions often inadvertently cause more harm than good - so if you're a healthcare worker looking to volunteer abroad, read this first!
How to Find an Ethical Medical Mission Trip
The honest answer - no details spared - for how medical professionals can find ETHICAL medical mission trip opportunities.
Top Things to Do in Nairobi for Ethical Travelers
Kenya's thriving capital is full of great culture, food, and wildlife! Check out these things to do in Nairobi for responsible travelers.
Rise of the Matriarch: A Journey to Change the World (That Might Just Change You, Too)
Rise of the Matriarch, an all-female overland expedition across Southern Africa, empowers women and wildlife on a life-changing journey.
All About the “Rise of the Matriarch” Expedition
12 women, 50 days, 9000 kilometers, 4 countries, 1 goal: Support wildlife conservation in Southern Africa. Here are all the details on our journey!
Travel Bloggers’ Favorite “Shithole” Countries: Why Trump Got it Wrong
When I asked my fellow travel bloggers to send me stories of their favorite "shithole" countries after Trump insulted them, my phone BLEW UP. Enjoy this roundup of the world's best shitholes to add to your bucket list!
Meet the Nurses of Uganda
I love getting to know the locals on my travels! Here are the faces and stories of a few of the nurses of Uganda I've met on this global health assignment.
Volunteering with Medical Teams International in Uganda
Some background on my global health work with Medical Teams International in Uganda.
Ethical Animal Tourism: Our Favorite Wildlife Encounters Around the World
No elephant rides or tiger selfies here - Check out our top 5 examples of ethical animal tourism.
A Day in an Ebola Treatment Unit
One day in the life of an American nurse fighting Ebola in West Africa
National Ebola Training Academy Begins
On-the-ground training in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak
I’m Off to Fight Ebola
In which I finish training in Boston and explain why you won't catch Ebola from me.
Ebola Response Training - Day One
Day one of training as a humanitarian nurse prepares to fight Ebola in West Africa