For CheapOAir Miles Away. April 2018. You may have heard the terms “volunteer vacationing,” “volunteer travel,” or “voluntourism” and wondered what they are all about. While there is a wide spectrum of journeys from mission trips to homestays and long-term projects to few-hour stints that fall under these terms, they all basically involve some sort of […]

For CheapOAir MilesAway blog, October 2016. The paradise island of Bali attracts tourists from all around the world, who are mainly interested in exploring its pristine beaches, surfing waves, colorful festivals, and yoga studios. With 6 million visitors each year, the small Indonesian island receives a lot of stress on its resources. Conscious travelers can […]

October 2015 Do you know the difference between ecotourism, sustainable travel, responsible travel and volunteer vacationing? While there is a lot of overlap with each of these terms, they all have one common theme – that is to improve lives through travel and tourism. On a recent Yoga Retreat in Bali, Indonesia through international nonprofit, Go Eat […]

As seen in Khabar Magazine January 2014 print issue Bali: exploring hinuduism outside India while also enjoying pristine beaches, dive sites, all-inclusive resorts, and year-round temperate weather. I arrived on the island of Bali, Indonesia, during an auspicious time. Palm trees adorned homes and businesses, colorful offerings for deities sat on doorsteps, and locals, dressed in traditional white garb, carried […]

The moment I landed on the island of Bali in Indonesia, I sensed a peaceful energy take over me. As I made my way out of Denpasar airport late in the night, tropical heat and humidity awakened my senses. People were out and about, waiting for family members, snacking on satay and carrying grocery bags […]