Lessons I Learned
By Daniela: I called this blog ’Lessons I Learned’, but really it would be better titled ’Lessons I’m Learning’. I believe in sharing what we learn to help others avoid our same mistakes and also exposing ourselves to the criticism and questions which might help us improve. I am skeptical of the popular approaches to both voluntourism and development work, and though those are the areas in which I work, I don’t think current models are the cure for the world’s problems. I do, however, think they can be done better and I want to continue to learn and to share ideas about how to make that happen.
Twitter: @danielapapi

GeoVisions Blog
By Randy: Founded in 2001, GeoVisions' Co-Founders bring over 70 years of experience in international education and exchange. We’re young enough to know what’s needed in the twenty-first century, and old enough to have learned what’s not needed.
Twitter: @GeoVisions

AGYPSSLOVE
By Kristen Runvik: Not only does Kristen travel the world far and wide, she also finds time to volunteer in many of the places she goes! You'll find out about all of Kristen's great volunteer and internship experiences, such as with PEACE Mexico in this blog. Follow this blog for some great advice about finding the volunteering abroad path that best fits your needs!

La Vida Idealist
By : The La Vida Idealist blog aims to help bridge the all-too-common gap between good intentions and action, as well as showcase some of the interesting and innovative work that’s being done by global citizens in this vibrant region. By showcasing these different perspectives in our blog, we aim to give you a better and honest sense of what it means to engage in community work abroad: the good and the bad, the challenging and the rewarding.

Edge of Seven
By Erin: The mission of Edge of Seven is to generate awareness and volunteer support for projects that invest in education, health, and economic opportunity for girls in developing countries. We empower girls by championing grassroots development efforts that are community focused, locally driven, and sustainable. It is our goal to make a measurable difference in the villages that we serve with a chain of dedicated volunteers over time.
Twitter: @edgeofseven

VE Global Blog
By Stephen: This blog is open to all those interested in a more intimate look inside how VE works both as an organization and as a family of caring volunteers. Check back often for current volunteers’ thoughts on every aspect of VE, from first impressions of Santiago and their institutions, to challenges and triumphs in fundraising and program development, to important moments in the lives of the children we serve.

Travelanthropist
By Anon: As a philanthropic travel website, we want to inspire and captivate you into a life-long desire to travel and to give. We believe travel creates connections that transform you, the traveler, and the community, people, and place traveled!

People and Places
By Sallie: A few years ago, three travellers met by chance in a Gambian garden. Harold, Sallie and Kate were there for different, yet related, reasons – Harold was advising the government on its national tourism guidelines; Sallie was using her business skills in a volunteer placement; Kate was designing a holiday for a newspaper readers’ offer...

Ecuador Eco Volunteer
By Jake: Hi I’m Jake from Sydney Australia and I run Ecuador Eco Volunteer with my good Ecuadorian friend Wlady Ortiz together with the help and guidance of our volunteers. This page is part of a four part series where we share with you a bit about who we are and why we created this project as well as our ambitious plans for the future and why we need your help.

Voluntourism Gal
By Alexia: Alexia Nestora is a voluntourism industry consultant, helping providers with strategy and monitoring industry trends. Alexia previously ran the North American division of volunteer provider i-to-i and has recently helped with Mintel reports on volunteer tourism as well as articles in the WSJ, Smart Money and NY Times. Alexia frequently speaks about voluntourism at industry conferences and loves sharing marketing tips and tricks. She is an active member of the Building Bridges Coalition and the Adventure Travel Trade Association.
Twitter: @VoluntourismGal

Nerdy Nomad
By Kirsty: I’m from Canada but haven’t lived there since 2001. I kind of got hooked on traveling after spending the summer of 2000 scrubbing toilets in Ireland and then taking a short trip around Europe. Since then, I’ve been dreaming of a life of travel and after graduating in 2001, I headed immediately to Australia on a one-way ticket. Since then I’ve lived in London and Beijing and have traveled a bunch. I quit my job in London in 2007 and have been roaming around since then, looking for interesting things to get up to.

Coast Guard Couple Around the World!
By Tiff and Greg: Tiff and Greg (both former US Coast Guard officers, hence the blog address) are currently on their odyssey around the world! So far it’s just been Mexico, but hey, there’s a lot down here to see! We’ve been having a blast crewing around on other people’s sailboats, cruising the coast. Shoot us a line, we’d love to talk to you.

Volunteer Latin America
By Dawn: Volunteer Latin America provide information on free and low cost volunteer work in Central and South America. We enable people to volunteer for free or at minimal cost by connecting them to organizations that provide affordable (or free) volunteering opportunities.

Holes in My Soles Blog
By Jim: Located on the Kapiti Coast in New Zeland, Jim McIntosh is a custom shoemaker who is doing his very best to wear through each pair he owns. A constant traveller, his passions are wildlife conservation and social justice.
Twitter: @jimshu2000