Last summer, I spent a month doing volunteer social work in Southern India through OneVillage Community Service Foundation. My voluntourism experience took place in and around Mamallapuram. In this 3-part series I share my India travel tips and adventures from my enriching voluntourism experience. In part 2, you’ll learn about travel in Southern India and
Travel Insurance for Altitude Travel & Altitude Sickness
Whether you’re going trekking in Nepal, or simply travelling to a high altitude destination, it’s good to know if your travel medical insurance covers you for high altitude sickness. How high altitude sickness affects travel Altitude sickness is a serious condition. Even if you get mild altitude sickness, you might need emergency medical attention or
Travelling with a Purpose in Mamallapuram, India: Part 1
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
