Onderzoeker Ton van Egmond houdt zich alweer met andere zaken bezig, al hebben ook die alles te maken met het thema Meet the locals. Het gaat hem nu om het perspectief van verschillende bestemmingen. Wat wil de toerist en kan het toerisme in het betreffende land voldoen aan deze verwachtingen? 'Veel landen zeggen dat ze big spenders willen, maar zo werkt het niet. Vaak moet je heel concreet kijken wat er wel en niet kan. Je ziet nu in veel landen het 'voluntoerisme' opkomen, vrijwilligers die bij de lokale bevolking overnachten en daar verhoudingsgewijs veel geld opleveren. Dat levert voor de bevolking veel meer op dan de grote resorts. Daarvan vloeit het meeste geld weer terug naar de organisatie.' Goof de Jong in Zimbabwe herkent deze trend nu het land weer als veilig wordt gezien. 'Er melden zich veel jonge mensen die graag hun steentje bij willen dragen, bijvoorbeeld in een van de vele weeshuizen', zegt hij. Reisleider Bram Vergeer krijgt op de reizen in Ethiopie regelmatig het verzoek om een bezoek aan een weeshuis te regelen, voor veel reizigers een zeer heftige ervaring.

What better way to start your married life together than to share a fulfilling, enriching voluntourism experience with your loved one whilst on honeymoon! You can bond together as a couple, enjoy luxury accommodation, and do what other honeymooners don't get to do: interact meaningfully with the local people, and make a positive impact in their lives!

Naturally there is also plenty of time to relax and explore - we can tailor-make your honeymoon volunteering to suit your exact preferences.

Access to the awesome Inca ruins of Machu Picchu has now re-opened after the flooding, and perched on its mountain saddle it has once again weathered the storms that have devastated so much of modern Peru.

Your project aims to help restore the lives of those impacted by the landslides, whilst the rest of the trip takes in lesser known areas.

If you want to have a voluntourism adventure combining sightseeing with a taste of volunteering, you are not alone as many of our guests are just like you (take a look at our new Solo Traveller Notice Board)!

• Meet other like-minded travelers, develop deep relationships, and enjoy the intimacy of a small group adventure.
• Feel good through helping others, make a positive difference, and explore amazing sights - all in a short vacation!
• Be safe and secure, and gain unique insights from your local guide.
• Minimize your environmental impact through small group travel and carbon offsetting.
• Have a life changing experience; at the very least you will have incredible stories to tell your friends
  
  Voorbeelden van reizen
  
  * 4 days in Morocco, exploring the delights of Marrakech, with 2 days helping build new rooms at a primary school in remote Talamenzou.
  * 12 days in Brazil, soaking up the sights of Salvador and her beaches, take a capoiera class, enjoy the Atlantic rainforest, waterfalls and the incredible rock formations in Lençois, and also work alongside subsistence farmers and Jacaranda tree planters and help restore land that has been badly degraded by misuse and mismanagement,
  * 14 days in Uganda (or 15 days in Rwanda), encounter Gorillas, track chimpanzees, and help build a house for a needy family in delightful Bushara Island Camp.
  * 12 days in India, explore Delhi, Taj Mahal, go tiger spotting in Ranthambore Park, and enjoy Jaipur in Rajasthan, and also spend 4 days teaching under-privileged children in Delhi.
  * 14 days in Australia, explore Far North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, ancient Aboriginal rock art sites, stunning Lakefield National Park, and spend 4 days volunteering alongside Aboriginal rangers in conserving endangered sea turtles.

Corporate Incentive Adventures  - Improving the world one company at a time

The benefits of incentive trips and team building activities are well documented. They include:

• Improved Staff motivation and employee loyalty
• Social image enhancement of your company
• Measurable results with a tailor-made project
• Team building
• Contribution to a better world

For multinational companies there is the additional opportunity for employees to gain insights into the culture and customs of associated companies or business units.

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