Tired of lying on the beach with nothing to do but get the sand out of your shorts? Sick of traipsing around a new city with a tattered map and waiting in line at museums full of other sweaty tourists? Now more than ever travelers are looking for a new kind of vacation. A journey with a purpose and volunteering during time off are becoming increasingly popular.
With "voluntourism," you can travel to beautiful regions of the world, meet and work with locals, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow volunteers. And with today's economy forcing many to cut back on their vacations, these types of trips are typically a lot more affordable than your routine all-inclusive holiday at the "all-you-can-eat" resorts of the Caribbean.
