This past summer I was fortunate to spend a month volunteering as a Counselling and Art Therapy student in Southern India through OneVillage Community Service Foundation. It was part of my Masters of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy program at Adler University in Vancouver, BC. My voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram in Southern
What Travellers Should Know About Hurricane Patricia
Our thoughts are with locals and travellers on Mexico’s Pacific coast, as Hurricane Patricia, the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, approaches. Residents have been told to brace for 200-mph winds and torrential rains. If you’re planning a trip to the area or are currently there, you’ll want to know how your travel
Cities on a Budget—Top Things to Do in Seattle
Over the next few months, TuGo and Money We Have are bringing you the “Cities on a Budget” series. Despite the falling dollar, the US is still the #1 travel destination for Canadians. We’re going to highlight some budget travel tips and things to do in each city including food you must try and any
When a Peaceful Hike Turns into a Medical Emergency
In February 2015, Ken and Irene Monroe left for a hiking holiday in the southwestern US. Ken is 87-years-old, Irene 70, and both are hiking enthusiasts, to say the least. Their first stop was Pinnacles National Park in California, where they camped and hiked for 5 days. Hiking in Pinnacles National Park, California Irene writes:
