Born into the Samburu tribe of northern Kenya, Tom Lalampaa could have ended up following the traditional pastoral lifestyle of his people – had his brother made a different choice. When Tom was a child, his father called his sons to him and said, “I’d like one of you to go to school and the other to remain here and help take care of the cattle.” The decision fell to …Read the Rest
Changemakers
Saving cultural heritage: New Global Heritage Network enables travelers to help
There’s a lot of coverage in the media about threats to different ecosystems around the world – not to mention …Read the Rest
Saving Costa Rica’s sea turtles: A conversation with Dr. Jim Spotila of the Leatherback Trust
Last year I traveled to Costa Rica with Green Living Project to document sustainability-related projects. One of the projects we …Read the Rest
Renewable energy changes lives in rural Nicaragua
Imagine having to walk for an hour just to get water for drinking or washing. Or having to complete all …Read the Rest
Travel blogging with a purpose: Help build a village in India
If you’ve ever doubted that travelers have the power to change the world, take a look at Passports with Purpose, …Read the Rest
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David