![](/TTOT/1009887/cover.jpg)
Giving Back While Traveling
TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000551509988/4950ea3bfd9ad8980aeb1d8294f81101_normal.png)
RT @trip_res: Hollywood hotel offers easy access to famous attractions! https://t.co/5eDopLM6Pi #ttot #travel #traveling #tourism #vacation…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1805972440/SocialMediaProfilePic__Medium__normal.jpg)
Q1. via @StevenOnTheMove Have you ever participated in a voluntourism trip? What were the pros and cons of the trip? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
Q1 via @StevenOnTheMove Have you ever participated in a voluntourism trip? What were the pros and cons of the trip? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1336696860896071683/5LyfW5Gc_normal.jpg)
Sorry, New York - Chicago is the best food city in America https://t.co/DWv1r5bGIv #ChooseChicago #ttot #Chicago #Illinois
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/905979368169652228/oumof3Yp_normal.jpg)
Listened to 272: Bogotano por Accidente from the @ColombiaCalling #podcast @Stitcher @OverseasRadio https://t.co/U0i7kDMFWB #author #colombia #bogota #ttot #literature
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1549506409867497472/rt6mKVVT_normal.jpg)
RT @ColombiaCalling: Listened to 272: Bogotano por Accidente from the @ColombiaCalling #podcast @Stitcher @OverseasRadio https://t.co/U0i7k…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/905979368169652228/oumof3Yp_normal.jpg)
RT @ColombiaCalling: Listened to 272: Bogotano por Accidente from the @ColombiaCalling #podcast @Stitcher @OverseasRadio https://t.co/U0i7k…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
A1 @ataxiascot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising awareness & funds within an organized walk for every person & their own charity choice; like-minded new friends, self-satisfaction, grateful beneficiaries, fun! #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5-azSFXoAASzIo.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1626962647290724353/TClM8_MU_normal.jpg)
replying to @travelwithirine @travelwithirine @walkerartcenter @MattsRoadTrip @MadHattersNYC @MyVirtualVaca @Adventuringgal @Sostraveluk @pip_says @CharlesMcCool @DarleyNewman @WattWhereHow @obligatraveler Thank you, Irine. Here’s some more #art from @walkerartcenter. Amazing place! #SashaInMSP #ttot #TravelTuesday
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_MG48XkAAdJII.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising awareness & funds within an organized walk for every person & their own charity choice; like-minded new friends, self-satisfaction, grateful beneficiaries, fun! #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D54ZPW9XsAEb-w6.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1143368021702062081/wPJXp8Rr_normal.png)
Weekend in St. John’s Newfoundland with #FordEcoSport #travel #ttot https://t.co/JvEQomCIoe
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1687938176009342976/Nj48wyLU_normal.jpg)
New York, Buenos Aires form tourism-promotion deal https://t.co/ILbcFa8CzG #Travel #Localguides #ttot
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1017423048365039618/GfWy2cKK_normal.jpg)
RT @JustinLaurenXO: Weekend in St. John’s Newfoundland with #FordEcoSport #travel #ttot https://t.co/JvEQomCIoe
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/901138595821502464/KBSsfnzn_normal.jpg)
RT @AlongfortheTrip: Exploring ancient #MachuPicchu with kids - what to see and do while visiting #Peru's Sacred Valley. https://t.co/baR8I…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1805972440/SocialMediaProfilePic__Medium__normal.jpg)
Q2. via @SharLivingstone What ethical ways are there to give back to communities while traveling? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
Q2 via @SharLivingstone What ethical ways are there to give back to communities while traveling? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1256266713219416064/ILaORvBU_normal.jpg)
RT @PRDayTrips: Splash! #PuertoRico #EstaEsMiIsla #PicOfTheDay #potd #ttot https://t.co/16jrpdRhQh
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
A2 #GivingBack: Research destination’s needs/situation & local charities. Bring what you can & ask about volunteering there. Orgs to help you: @PackforaPurpose to check if there are packable contribution needs for your destination. #TTOT Image @pixabay
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D54aRtiWkAI9O-D.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1336696860896071683/5LyfW5Gc_normal.jpg)
What It Costs To Live In San Francisco | Making It https://t.co/TjSzddSDOA #onlyinsf #ttot #SanFrancisco #California
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1805972440/SocialMediaProfilePic__Medium__normal.jpg)
Don't forget to add your proposed questions for the next #TTOT Topic 'Using Technology While Traveling' via @TravelDudes on FB: https://t.co/AaXSwkibfH
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/929790509236801536/lUMR63uc_normal.jpg)
Read about a typical #Belgian supermarket https://t.co/Rjl6dBY7P4 #travel #ttot #europe #belgium #food
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_tVOxXsAM2kSD.png:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1343660394552942599/F30X16iT_normal.png)
RT @JustinLaurenXO: Unique Ways to Drink Beer in Milwaukee #travel #ttot https://t.co/epbFnusQ0g
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/929790509236801536/lUMR63uc_normal.jpg)
Exploring an epic abandoned chateau in Belgium https://t.co/yjAbk7vYAs #urbex #travel #europe #ttot #adventure #exploration
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_tVwyWwAALeLN.png:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1688943133227155458/cgQJbSTh_normal.jpg)
Where will you discover next? #travelwithirine
Exploring the #African 🌍 continent #TravelTuesday 🥥🍍🍉
#traveltribe #photography #beach
#TuesdayThoughts #ttot #Travel #NationalTourismDay 🏝 #Africa
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_tv8SUYAA5epv.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1451097343282003970/5SagOFwR_normal.jpg)
A2. Give by usuing whatever talents you have. BUT make sure you are giving the community what it wants and not what you want it to want! #ttot
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1805972440/SocialMediaProfilePic__Medium__normal.jpg)
Q3. via @AmandaKendle What do you think are some of the problems with some volunteer tourism schemes? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
Q3 via @amandakendle What do you think are some of the problems with some volunteer tourism schemes? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1204004113681408000/s5R9HbE0_normal.jpg)
Universal Studios In A Day (Everything You Need To Know) #ttot #familytravel #universalorlando https://t.co/rWPojl1bCG
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_ucMfW0AIDwgM.png:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/929790509236801536/lUMR63uc_normal.jpg)
Visiting the World's Best Water Park https://t.co/gteQGFZw7A #adventure #ttot #campervan #tenerife #spain #gopro
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @two_adventurers: Visiting the World's Best Water Park https://t.co/gteQGFZw7A #adventure #ttot #campervan #tenerife #spain #gopro
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @MemoriesMayhem: Universal Studios In A Day (Everything You Need To Know) #ttot #familytravel #universalorlando https://t.co/rWPojl1bCG…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @two_adventurers: Exploring an epic abandoned chateau in Belgium https://t.co/yjAbk7vYAs #urbex #travel #europe #ttot #adventure #explor…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @two_adventurers: Read about a typical #Belgian supermarket https://t.co/Rjl6dBY7P4 #travel #ttot #europe #belgium #food https://t.co/yS…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @TripScoutApp: What It Costs To Live In San Francisco | Making It https://t.co/TjSzddSDOA #onlyinsf #ttot #SanFrancisco #California
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1078187636399980544/R_dRbDap_normal.jpg)
RT @eternal_expat: Best Tacos in Roma and Condesa https://t.co/GC8BUwozmd #ttot #tacotuesday
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/485563093649739776/fCI7ClTM_normal.jpeg)
RT @travelwithirine: Where will you discover next? #travelwithirine
Exploring the #African 🌍 continent #TravelTuesday 🥥🍍🍉
#traveltribe #…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
A4 Be discerning in your choice of #volunteer organizations for your responsible travels & #volunteering. There are many goods ones like @pandpvolunteer https://t.co/jH8zbWFJPp & & @TransAbroad https://t.co/CyXXL9NZur #TTOT Image @pixabay
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D54bvPyWAAAFFk5.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1080287955619598336/zE8TGbUs_normal.jpg)
RT @travelwithirine: Where will you discover next? #travelwithirine
Exploring the #African 🌍 continent #TravelTuesday 🥥🍍🍉
#traveltribe #…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1347385658713792513/bPJrzM34_normal.jpg)
A2- Eating at local restaurants instead of big-name chain restaurants is one way to give back to locals #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/D5_vC2NWwAA2iRx.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000193713713/56d73986966a84bc2f3afff98fc3d7df_normal.jpeg)
From the #archives.
A day at the #Calgary #Stampede. #cowboy #rodeo #RCMP #ttot
https://t.co/yenM7pNCvo
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DyVyc-mU8AUnXfE.jpg:small)
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1188290632403636225/OZz0y_tI_normal.jpg)
RT @ConsumerSOS: Air Italy launches new Toronto to Milan service six times a week. Canadians looking for lower-cost travel and service take…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3040723723/1274c1b11fb1661d21739eeb87f96050_normal.jpeg)
Extra tweet: Don't forget to add your proposed questions for the next #TTOT Topic "Using Technology While Traveling" via @TravelDudes on FB: https://t.co/lgYn7TcgNo
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/629970717564469248/x9GIGBUF_normal.jpg)
RT @SonjaSwissLife: Q2 via @SharLivingstone What ethical ways are there to give back to communities while traveling? #TTOT
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1451097343282003970/5SagOFwR_normal.jpg)
A1. Yes, voluntary work or 'sponsored' work. Apart from the work itself you have a different relationship with the local people than a tourist would. At times, I've been a paid worker, voluntary worker, guest and tourist all at the same time! #ttot
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/879060948874645504/8HUZPuAC_normal.jpg)
RT @trip_res: Downtown Montreal, Quebec hotel offers a unique blend of comfort! https://t.co/AyziF955XT #ttot #travel #traveling #tourism #…
![](http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1687938176009342976/Nj48wyLU_normal.jpg)
Lufthansa looks to buy Condor Airlines https://t.co/DVhMK9reKA #Travel #Localguides #ttot