Category Archives: Sustainable Travel, Eco-Tourism & Volunteering
Japan, A Year Later
My second visit to Japan has ended, and this trip turned out to be even more incredible and eye-opening than I could have hoped for. Not only did I get to check out amazing places like the Chichu art museum … Continue reading
Matsushima
On Friday I felt like I was in the arena, and this time the arena was a small island. I crept around quietly like Katniss, taking care not to step on the many tiny pine cones that dotted the ground. … Continue reading
Wakayama Typhoon Relief Aid
Wakayama prefecture is a beautiful part of Japan full of rolling hills, giant trees and plum blossoms that bloom around this time of year. It sits next to Nara, the area where my sister is currently living and teaching English. Last September, … Continue reading
The Power of Photography: *March Forth With 100cameras
I know a lot of you travelers out there are obsessed with photography like I am. What is it that draws you in about it? Yes, its great to capture memories from your vacation, and most people don’t travel without … Continue reading
Volunteer While You Vacation – A Look at an Eco-Friendly Resort in Vietnam
If you haven’t already read the many travel articles urging you to visit, it turns out Vietnam is the new big hotspot for travel. And why wouldn’t it be, with its beautiful scenery, intriguing culture and insanely delicious food – … Continue reading
Step By Step – Working With An Indian Orphanage
During these last two weeks, I’ve been involved in many conversations regarding STEPS, one of the children’s homes that Hope ToRCh is working with. I’ve seen photos of them, heard about the history of the orphanage, met with one of … Continue reading
Hope ToRCh
Last week, I briefly mentioned that my cousins, Arun and his wife Lydia, are in the process of starting up a non-profit organization here in Chennai. Hope ToRCh, which stands for Hope To Reach Children, is a non-profit, project-based organization … Continue reading
