Giving Back While Traveling
TTOT
TravelDudes
replying to @katevandoore @katevandoore @Africanbluebird @dave_coles @travelhouseuk Seems like I have some stuff to catch up on. I wonder how the situation would look like, if those orphanages would not exist though. #ttot
aardvarksafaris
A4 The Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors organises volunteering placements - if you a medical or vet professional you can use your skills with gorillas in the wild giving them medical help in Africa.
#ff #charitytuesday #ttot #NHS #backtowork #medicine #medicjobs #vets #sabatical
dave_coles
replying to @Africanbluebird @Africanbluebird @TravelDudes @travelhouseuk @katevandoore I agree. I love #ttot and I appreciate the effort you put in to it.
TravelDudes
RT @aardvarksafaris: A4 The Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors organises volunteering placements - if you a medical or vet professional you ca…
priyankawriting
1000 kms cycling in Thailand, trip summary blog :)
https://t.co/ueLQayfJHG
#maproute #thailand #ttot
PalmTreeMusings
RT @LWTravellers: There are so many stories out there about travel scams and unscrupulous people, we wanted to share some #travel positivit…
bemusedbackpack
What Type Of Volunteer Are You? Are you A Volunteer Or A Voluntourist? https://t.co/f1s8wTRrjC via @bemusedbackpack #TTOT
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @SharLivingstone @SharLivingstone @travelhouseuk @SonjaSwissLife Orphanages have been phased out in Europe for good reasons. If orphanages are unacceptable in Europe. #ttot
wheresshellyii
A4: If I was going to do one it would definitely be a volunteer program with injured animals, with due diligence done on the organisation prior. I tend to steer away from zoos now but will always visit a rehab centre #ttot
TravelDudes
replying to @dave_coles @dave_coles @Africanbluebird @travelhouseuk @katevandoore If you guys have some more good links. Please share them. ;-) #TTOT
tomisgost33
RT @VisitGreecegr: Good mornig from the Temple of Athena, Londos, Rhodes. #VisitGreece #ttot #travel https://t.co/elFpEL3b6f
ZenasSuitcaseUS
Keetoo Review – The Money Saving London Travel App https://t.co/Hshx0Z3lxg #ttot #London #England
MapTrotting
Most Romantic Destinations Around the Globe by Travel Bloggers via @CheekyPassports - https://t.co/aQDf1cgAls #CouplesTravel #ttot
bemusedbackpack
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii There is nothing wrong with many zoos, and some rehab centres are not great. #ttot
DTAAdelaide2019
RT @southaustralia: Ever stayed in a million star hotel? Kick back in style at Wilpena Pound Resort's Ikara Safari Camp in the #FlindersRan…
Absolutely_Lucy
RT @bemusedbackpack: What Type Of Volunteer Are You? Are you A Volunteer Or A Voluntourist? https://t.co/f1s8wTRrjC via @bemusedbackpack #…
TravelDudes
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii Yes, I think I would as well to choose something with animals. #ttot
TravelDudes
RT @wheresshellyii: A4: If I was going to do one it would definitely be a volunteer program with injured animals, with due diligence done o…
JustinLaurenXO
Montreal Lantern Festival – Explore the Gardens of Light #travel #ttot https://t.co/RwMm62YVyS
SonjaSwissLife
A5 Yes, Sharon. Orphanage tourism is not as beneficial as communicated & many have tried to close them . There are detained & trafficked children who aren't even orphans There are better ways to help. I work with @GmbAkash who alone helps 100s of street & working kids a yr. #TTOT https://t.co/fLKdOsdNr2
travelhouseuk
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife @StevenOnTheMove A4-I admire the efforts made by @UNWTO to promote responsible travel for sustainable development. It has been putting dedicated efforts to make tourism drive positive changes worldwide. #TTOT
NickThommo33
RT @southaustralia: Plunge into the crystal blue depths of Kilsby Sinkhole near #MountGambier and you’ll be rewarded with some of the clear…
weichiyuanzhu
RT @travelhouseuk: 🌀Amazon Rainforest 🌳
🌀March till November is the perfect time to visit 🗓️
🌀Direct flights by #BritishAirways from #Londo…
wheresshellyii
Q5 via @Dave_Coles How can we educate people about how unethical volunteering in orphanages is whilst traveling? #TTOT
TravelDudes
Q5) via @Dave_Coles How can we educate people about how unethical volunteering in orphanages is whilst traveling? #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
Q5 via @dave_coles How can we educate people about how unethical volunteering in orphanages is whilst traveling? #TTOT
princess_athens
Are you in for an off the beaten track or a cosmopolitan island? In any case you need a break. Head to a laid back island in Greece! #GRholiday #VisitGreece #ttot #travel https://t.co/TVJLNwaCTQ
traveldotearth
From trains made of bamboo to sleds pulled by reindeer, these modes of transport are sure to be a memorable experience.
#TTOT #TravelTuesday #Experience #Transport #Transportation
https://t.co/8juYgjhjbQ
wheresshellyii
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack there are many zoos that have great research and breeding programs, but I personally just don't like seeing large, healthy animals in small spaces. Open-range zoos are good though #ttot
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @OurSuitcase @OurSuitcase @SonjaSwissLife At least you're aware that you need to do some research to find a responsible organization/company. Many don't even know nor care about that issue. #TTOT
aardvarksafaris
RT @TravelDudes: Q5) via @Dave_Coles How can we educate people about how unethical volunteering in orphanages is whilst traveling? #TTOT
wheresshellyii
replying to @OurSuitcase @OurSuitcase haha, he looks scary but he was just yawning, lol #ttot
artisdiary
RT @rajkumar_rr: How to Reach the Global Vipassana Pagoda From Gorai Khadi in Borivli, Mumbai. - https://t.co/DiuEuIhJOu via @artisdiary #t…
TravelDudes
replying to @bemusedbackpack @bemusedbackpack @wheresshellyii Why shouldn't be rehab centers not be great? I'm pretty sure most do their best, though they will have less money than zoos & they work on getting the animals back into the nature. #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
A4 Excellent. I do also support @UNTWO as a resource & community in action. Thanks for the suggestion. #TTOT https://t.co/lAMGCsT9Mk
travelhouseuk
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife @dave_coles A5-Presenting exaggerated image of a particular place could bring more harm Be cautious while talking/writing about such communities & not objectify the poor kids for the sake of fame.Most importantly, we must detect & eradicate the cause of problems in the affected areas. #TTOT
bemusedbackpack
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @OurSuitcase @SonjaSwissLife For most people 'volunteering' is all about their experience, not the good they can do. #ttot
StevenOnTheMove
A5: People (ALL people) need to speak up about the ills of visiting orphanages while traveling. We may not have the biggest platform, but we all have one and stopping one person from visiting may make all the difference to a child somewhere. #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
A5 COMMUNICATION. Take a break from some selfies on social media & engage #travel newbies in a conversation on ‘the dark side of orphanage visits & the bright side of #volunteer travel’. Your own ac-tions in this type of travel will have the biggest impact! #TTOT Image @Pixabay
poojaa07
RT @parnashree19: Here are some compelling #travel Postcards from #Ladakh for your #MondayMotivation
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StevenOnTheMove
replying to @OurSuitcase @OurSuitcase @SonjaSwissLife Absolutely true. As I noted in replying to @TravelDudes it's the white savior industrial complex because people want to "show off" their do-gooding on social media. #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @OurSuitcase @OurSuitcase @StevenOnTheMove A4. Fortunately they do exist & it's difficult for the good #volunteer #tourism organizations to operate while fraudulent groups destroy the practice for everyone. #TTOT
TravelDudes
A5: By chatting about it. 😀 The trick is the communication & with that the education. I will read more about it, thanks to the #TTOT chat today. https://t.co/8xWB1ogkyE
OurSuitcase
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @SonjaSwissLife @TravelDudes This ^^ #TTOT
StuartMHurlbut
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes @katevandoore @Africanbluebird @dave_coles @travelhouseuk Many so called orphans are just poor. There are many organisations that work to support children in their families and communities. They need donations but not white saviours taking Instagram pictures of cute children. #TTOT. Orphanages could be phased out worldwide
TravelDudes
replying to @dave_coles @dave_coles @Africanbluebird @travelhouseuk @katevandoore Thanks for the links! Very much appreciated. #ttot
terryanzur
A2 #TTOT I look for places like Druga Violina, a #Ljubljana restaurant that provides jobs and dignity for adults with disabilities. And the food is yummy! Win-win.
aardvarksafaris
A5 Write quality blogs and articles to inform and educate people. We have written about lion cub volunteering for "orphaned lion cubs"
Help lions. Pls don't share lion cub animal selfies on Instagram. Share wild animals only https://t.co/bngjLF70VO #ttot c @MaraNaboisho
