With a shrug of the shoulder and a quick wink, Yaniel Luis Alvarez proclaims, ‘That’s Cuba.” Often referring to the numerous shortages – gas, water, food, medicine, pay – he is also summarizing what makes his tour company Discover Viñales so highly rated on Trip...
Casa Colonial at the Arco de Belen in Havana boasts bright blue painted doors contrasting with the yellow stucco of the courtyard walls for each of the well-appointed rooms. Those doors may present a challenge with their older locks and keys, but with the beauty and...
Global citizens, according to OXFAM, are aware of and understand the wider world – and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our planet more equal, fair and sustainable. However, a trip abroad does not...
Multigenerational travel is a personal and professional interest of Jennifer Sutherland-Miller, an educational innovator with more than 20 years of experience helping create world class education outside the walls of a classroom and in more than 50 countries. She is a...
A recent travel service learning program from Tennessee to Guatemala included takeaways for future short-term international volunteers. Beyond the purchased handwoven cloths, aching shoulders from paddleboarding at sunrise, and photos captured on the hiking trail, the...
