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Dress up as Santa for a unique volunteer opportunity.  Photo courtesty of:  www.flickr.com/photos  /mosmanlibrary/3072362539/89

Show Your Christmas Spirit and Christmas Cheer

I love the Christmas season!  It’s the perfect opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer and show some Christmas spirit. Spread some Christmas cheer with a good deed for each day in December which will help make the world a better place, the epitome of the Christmas spirit.

5 comments    christmas christmas season
Our boat, guess which one is ours - hint it's not the big one, this is a volunteer vacation after all!88

Volunteer Vacations, The Pros and Cons

Summer vacation is just around the corner! Consider a working holiday/volunteer vacation. A volunteer shares her marine conservation volunteer experience and reflects on the pros and cons of volunteer vacations.

25 comments    travel working summer
Clownfish in the Red Sea.  This photo won a German wildlife photography competition.  Photo taken by Marcus should have got his last name.85

Finding Nemo Fan? - Fun Clownfish Facts

Did you love Finding Nemo?  Would you like to know more about clownfish?  Read on for some fun facts about clownfish including their dirtiest secret, mating habits and a behaviour that will have you rethinking this cute fish!

11 comments    ocean tropical fish predators
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Gifts for Travellers

Buying a gift for the traveller in your life is easier than you think and your gift will learn lots of frequent flyer miles - not a travel pillow in sight.

5 comments    luggage apple macbook air
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Environmental Education Activities for Children to Cure a Nature Deficit

Many children today are experiencing a “nature deficit”, a term coined by Richard Louv in the 2005 book Last Child in the Woods meaning that children are spending less time outdoors which may lead to...

6 comments    education activities
Enjoying a Nature park in Stuttgart.  Photo by LRobbins.82

Experience German Life as a Tourist in Germany

Experience German life as the Germans do while you are a tourist in Germany by trying these activities.

1 comment    germany german food german life
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Born to Run Book Review

Born to Run has been on the best seller list for weeks and with good reason.  It is simply one of the best books I have ever read and I am not a serious runner.  It is a must read read for all runners, but will also captivate the attention of non-runners as well.

4 comments    running shoes trail running
The book lists 100 volunteer projects throughout the world75

The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life, Book Review

Volunteering is making a comeback more than ever, in large part to President Obama who is encouraging American citizens to volunteer and calls it a civic duty.

2 comments    volunteer travel voluntary work
Eco-friendly wall tile - a gift that you could make yourself.  Photo courtesy of:  www.flickr.com/photos/ingas_gems/4053266468/81

Eco Friendly Christmas Gifts that Save Money

Give our planet a gift this Christmas by purchasing eco-friendly Christmas gifts and save money at the same time, all while still having a truly special Christmas season.

6 comments    save money eco-friendly
Cocos as seen from the Pacific Ocean77

Cocos The Island of Hammerhead Sharks

Calling all adrenalin junkies! Dive with hundreds of hammerheads, experience a white tip shark feeding frenzy that occurs every night in the dark waters of Cocos Island and more....

20 comments    travel recreation vacation
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