Along with many others, I have always had the desire to climb some of the world’s most notorious mountains. I’ve been fortunate enough to...

It is estimated that over 10 million people will go aboard each year and seek to enhance their travels through altruism. This ideal mixtu...

Helping others is valuable and admirable, but in order to create real change, one must participate in help that is collective and mutual....

This piece is in collaboration with Learning Service, and is being simultaneously shared on their blog over at: www.learningservice.info...

In collaboration with the Backpacker Bible- a Responsible Travel Guide; I have written a short piece in relation to the prevalent issue o...

“Typically, other people’s problems seem simpler, uncomplicated and easier to solve than those of one’s own society. In this context, the...

Per capita, Australians are the world’s largest spenders on international travel; with 2018 seeing over 10 million Australians travelling...

“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they aren’t true, but they are incomplete. They make ...

During my three years studying International Development, I have not shied away from sharing the detrimental impacts voluntourism continu...

My deep rooted hate for people of privilege setting off to vulnerable communities to 'save the world', stems from nothing more than my ve...

Ever since I was young, I have always wanted to help people. For as long as I can remember I have had the desire to 'give back'. In 2015,...

A brief reflection on the Western perspective and definition of development, during my immersive placement in Cambodia. The definition of...

My visit to Angkor Wat. I find it quite contradictory at times discussing issues like this, because I myself, am a tourist- no matter the...

All these experiences have been made possible thanks to the incredible Ayana Journeys. Tomorrow I will embark on the most significant com...