We have all talked about taking those powerful and life changing trips to help out the needy. Or dreamed of volunteering at an organic farm to teach environmental sustainability in the hills of a foreign lands. Well it is time to stop what you are doing and TAKE THAT TRIP.
Put down those self-help books and let travel transform you into the best person you can possibly be.
The following eight trips are journeys we should all strive to make throughout our life.
Where: Peru
Why Go // The Experience:
Whole Food's Market has a program called "Whole Journeys" and their mission is to bring the values, the passion and the taste of Whole Foods beyond just the stores. They take you deep into the Andes Mountains to the center of Inca civilization on a nine day hiking and wellness trip. It showcases some of the best Peru has to offer such as visiting organic coffee producers, immersing yourself in markets and exploring the sacred sites. The trip includes life-balancing lessons and personal-exploration. Truly transforms you and grounds you at the same time.
Where: Big Sur, California
Why Go // The Experience:
This retreat is in the hilltops of The New Camaldoli Hermitage. It was founded in 1958 by a group of Benedictine monk. The hilltop monastery is a silent refuge. The solitude and breathtaking ocean views put serenity within reach. The retreat helps you become more in touch with yourself and disconnecting you from the outside world. A spiritual awakening.
Where: Cambodia
Why Go // The Experience:
Find an orphanage to volunteer at. Become a part of these children's lives. A large orphanage in Cambodia is right outside Phnom Penh, the largest city and capital of Cambodia. Many of the children in Cambodian orphanages are abandoned because they are HIV+ or their parents have died from AIDS or related illness. As a volunteer you will help organize games, sports, arts as well as supporting the HIV awareness program. Children are eager to learn so this is a great chance to teach, show love and give affection. This is a trip that will make you a better person as well as bringing light into the lives of children.
Where: Israel
Why Go // The Experience:
AdventureWomen is a company that specializes in group adventures for women traveling solo and they offer a Nature of Israel trip. This is a chance to deepen your faith and feel empowered while traveling with other women. This trip is thirteen days and allows you to escape responsibilities and find your confidence in traveling alone. It is extremely liberating. Sail, explore, eat, drink and learn while in the Holy Land.
Where: Thailand
Why Go // The Experience:
Thailand is a place to balance yourself. Detox and reprogram a healthy lifestyle. The Samahita Retreat on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand is a center for yoga, holistic health and wellness. Whether you are a beginner or yoga expert, there are programs for everyone. Transform your mind and body. The retreat is located right off the beach, so it is very serene.
Where: Haiti
Why Go // The Experience:
Volunteer at a Disaster Relief in Haiti. Haiti is one of the most impoverished places in the world and whether you go before or after a disaster, they need you! Deliver medicine to the hospitals, bring food to the orphanages, spread the word and information about health issues or volunteer in the local communities. Visiting a place like Haiti is life changing and will widen your perspective in regards to things such as poverty and foreign policies.
Where: Alaska
Why Go // The Experience
Wilderness survival school is something everyone needs to enroll in. You never know when you will need the skills. California Survival Training offers a course in Talkeetna, Alaska on a private 837 acre location. They teach minimalist survival. You will learn how to survive a wide array of outdoor emergencies and allow you to test your skills while being fully immersed in a rugged outdoors environment. It is very challenging and will test you physically and mentally, but it teaches you to survive. A skill that can ultimately save your life.
Where: Africa
Why Go // The Experience:
Development in Gardening (DIG) is a program that teaches realistic strategies that increase available foods to individuals, families and communities in Africa. Creating access to food and proper nutrition is at the core of DIGs mission. You can volunteer short and long term with DIG as well as donate to them to help their mission. Their goal is to improve the nutrition and health of HIV-affected and at-risk populations through sustainable gardening. They train people in agriculture and nutrition an provide resources to create projects that empower communities to meet their own needs. A great cause to get involved in!
For more information call your local Travel Consultant!
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