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 climb parts of the ...

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

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

This piece is in collaboration with Learning Service, and is being simultaneously shared on their blog over at: www.learningservice.info “Action without lea...

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

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

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

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

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

My deep rooted hate for people of privilege who set off to vulnerable communities to 'save the world', stems from nothing more than my very own privileged ex...

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, I made the decision...

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

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 perspectives I brin...

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