Native American-Owned Tours in the USA
If you’re traveling in the USA, you’re on Native land! Support Native communities and have fantastic experiences with these Native-owned tours.
What is Ethical Travel?
To us, ethical travel means using our power as tourists to leave the places we visit better than we found them.
Plan Your Trip
The resources we use to plan travel that’s unique, adventurous, and supports local communities.
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!
ETHICAL SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE: TIPS FOR RESPONSIBLE TRAVELERS
Tips for ethical social media use: What photos are OK to post? What crosses a line? You pictures and captions have power - use it wisely.
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.
101 Responsible Tourism Tips
All the responsible tourism trips you could possibly need, to easily help your next trip have a positive impact on the world.
Learning Service: Read This Before You Volunteer Abroad
Learning Service is the sorely-needed guide for those hoping to ethically volunteer abroad. Required reading for all prospective volunteers!
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!
Sustainable Hotels: 7 Awesome Earth-Friendly Places We Want to Stay
These 7 beautiful places to stay are helping travelers minimize their footprints. Here's your inspiration to leave the giant chain resorts behind!
How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Abroad Program: Ask These Questions
With so many "voluntourism" companies out there, how can you know for sure if you've found an ethical volunteer abroad program? Asking any organization these questions will help.
Should I Volunteer Abroad? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself First
Thinking of volunteering abroad? Honestly answer these questions FIRST or you'll make a mess in the community you were hoping to help.
What to Know Before You Go on a Medical Mission
Everything you need to know before you sign up to volunteer abroad, from a nurse with over a dozen medical missions under her belt.
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!
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.
8 Ethical Travel Tips for Your Next Vacation
Ethical travel tips and tricks to help you make the world a little better on your next adventure (we bet you'll have more fun, too!)