New words come up that amount to little more than jargon for the initiated.
On the other hand Voluntourism like it or not as a word sends a clear message.
It blends volunteer time and tourism once you hit your vacation destination.
You make your carbon footprint pay by helping a community with their needs while have a true local experience.
Voluntourism was brought to the fore by Planeterra which offers projects in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
One of the current ones is in Coastal Community of Rio Muchacho (Ecuador).
The program says it offers a chance to "explore all this coastal community has to offer including wildlife,
canoeing, horseback riding and waterfalls with time spent volunteering
on an organic farm and at the environmental primary school."
The 7 day trip costs $1049 and does not include international travel to and from Quito.
To make your trip more sustainable, planning a few more days of pure vacation in Quito sounds like a good idea.
Community building abroad and sustainable travel for Green Day # 135
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