Book Review and Giveaway: Lonely Planet’s Volunteer, A Traveler’s Guide.
Once upon a time, I wanted to be an archaeologist. That is, until I realized that I’d have to dig in the dirt with the spiders and snakes. I’ve also thought about being a marine biologist, a zoologist, and even a anthropologist. But somehow, I ended up working a health professional instead.
But thanks to volunteer tourism, there’s still a chance that I could become one of the above, if only for a week or two. But first, I need to get a better understanding of what Volunteer tourism is. And that’s where Lonely Planet’s book Vounteer, A Traveler’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World comes in.
Volunteer: A traveller’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World offers a thorough discussion of what exactly volunteer tourism is and what it involves. It book starts with an overview of volunteering and then moves onto the various types of volunteering opportunities available. It provides detailed advice, resources, and personal stories to help us understand the exactly what you get into when you participate in a volunteer vacation, be it in wildlife conservation, emergency relief, archaeological digs, construction, farming, teaching, community development or working with children.
It’s a must read for anyone looking for a more meaningful travel experience.
Travel the Green Way has a copy of Vounteer, A Traveler’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World to giveaway.
All you have to do is leave a comment here by the 17th October 2008 and you’re in with a chance.
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[...] Source:Traveling the Green Way Once upon a time, I wanted to be an archaeologist. That is, until I realized that I’d have to dig in the dirt with the spiders and snakes. I’ve also thought about being a marine biologist, a zoologist, and even a anthropologist. But somehow, I ended up working a health professional instead. But thanks to volunteer tourism, there’s still a chance that I could become one of the above, if only for a week or two. But first, I need to get a better understanding of what Volunteer tourism is. And that’s where Lonely Planet’s book Vounteer, A Traveler’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World comes in. Volunteer: A traveller’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World offers a thorough discussion of what exactly volunteer tourism is and what it involves. It book starts with an overview of volunteering and then moves onto the various types of volunteering opportunities available. It provides detailed advice, resources, and … Tagged: giveaway, Health, Travel (No Ratings Yet) Loading … [...]
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I have been thinking of doing something like that. As a teacher, I encourage my students to keep the environment clean by going green.
Do count me!
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
Hey Liz,
Couldn’t agree with you more. Volunteering is an important way to see other cultures and make an impact – and it’s good to see LP getting in on the act. Love your blog, especially the Daily Green Travel News!
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Ooh, looks great.
this looks like an inspiring book- we have family that do mission trips and other types of trips- would love to read this
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wow nice giveaway
Cool book. As a traveller and a mother, always try to teach the kids how to be environmentally travel safe. THis would help
Please and thank you.
I’ve thought a lot about volunteer tourism, so this would be a nice read.
Count me in! Thanks
I would love to read this book.
This is such a useful giveaway.
I had a chance to help with an archaeological dig in New Mexico and loved it! I’ve always wanted to go to a more exotic locale. Thanks for offering this giveaway.
This is something that I’ve been thinking about– I would love to get this book because it’s just been in the back of my head for a long time.
Traveling and volunteering is something I dream about, then reality sets in-so I have to set my sights closer to home!
Most of my life has been volunteering and serving so it would be nice to read about the green way.
I’d love to win!
This sounds like a really great read.
i want to win
like to win this
Beautiful book.
gkstratos@yahoo.com
Sounds like the book will give a person some new ideas.
ace
This is something I’ve wanted to do for such a long time. Please count me in- I would love to have a book that would give more insight on planning and taking volunteer trips.
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
want to win this
as a volunteer for different organizations I know there can never be enough. what an awesome giveaway, and this would be a great add to my travel books.
I love to read.
How inspiring!
Sounds like a really interesting book!
I used to do this during the summers when I was in college . Would love to volunteer abroad again. I did some good and learned so much.
Very neat book
This is something everyone should consider. Especially retirees with extra time. Thanks.
Me please!
thanks for the contest
Count me in!
HI, enter me!
Volunteer Tourism is a great way to fulfil creative impulses we may have and never get to satisfy because of the practicality of our daily jobs and lives, and this book is certainly a great guide in setting us on the path to help others!
i have a friend with an avid interest in everything! what a great christmas gift for him
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Lonely Planet’s always been able to keep me informed and involved.
I get such great satisfaction from volunteering that I would love to see what other opportunities to make a difference are out there.
I love to travel..and Lonely Planet ROCKS!! What a great giveaway!
My daughter, the future Gemologist, could learn a lot from this book.
I actually attended a meeting about this subject yesterday. I would love to have this as a resource!
Volunteer vacations are becoming more and more popular. I am really interested in this book and doing a volunteer vacation.
I have always wanted to learn more of volunteer oportunities.
I’ll volunteer for this contest.
Oh, please, please!
enter me
Cool giveaway
I volunteer at the Appalachian Helping Hands Clothes Closet and the Bread Basket locally. I would like to read about volunteering globally! Thanks!
I’d love to read the book. Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win this book. I have 2 college kids who want to travel. We’ve agreed Junior year is the earliest they can go. This is a great way for them to contribute and learn.
Great article!
If you are interested in voluntourism outside of the US, I founded Hands Up Holidays (www.handsupholidays.com) to make it easy for people to have amazing volunteer travel experiences: trips which blend eco-sightseeing with a taste of volunteering….and we are featured in the Lonely Planet book!
We focus on small group and tailor-made adventures, and all of our volunteer projects have been designed so that you can make a positive impact in just 3-5 days.
All our trips are carbon offset on your behalf.
All our trips will depart with just two people booking; and we can tailor-make a trip for your exact requirements!
Come and join us for a volunteer travel adventure that counts!
Thanks for this promotion.
looks like a great book
I am really interested in reading this!! So is my daughter!
I have been considering this for a while and would love to have this book to get more information on it.
This looks really great!
I really like the idea of not just visiting another place away from home, but helping improve that place. There’s so much, big and little, that we can do that will make a difference to others.
enter me!
i’ve been thinking about doing some volunteer tourism as i switch careers, and i’d love a chance to win this book!
It’s good to give back to the world sometimes.
love to win this
This is my next goal to travel and volunteer together.
I’ve been looking into doing volunteer tourism for quite a whil here. This would book would help in my research!
I am always trying to find ways to go Green and this book would be awesome to read. Thanks for the chance to win.
Volunteer Tourism sounds very interesting. I am a military spouse in Europe and it has been the greatest experience however because I am an avid volunteer, if I could know how to enhance the experience while here doing volunteer tourism, that would be great. I have taken a few opportunities to volunteer in Germany but this book would give me not only more knowledge and insight but hmmmm I’ll be getting ready soon…smile. Book looks great and I’d love to read it.
This could definitely give me some more ways as to how to be useful.
thanks for the contest
What a great book! I’m a big fan of the Lonely Planet travel guides, I bet this book is wonderful.
Looks like a great read! Please enter me! Thanks for the opportunity!
My daughter does a lot of volunteer work. This year they are going to Mexico to build ramps for disabled people. This book should include great information for her.
Sweet niblets!
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
This sounds fascinating, and I’d love to see what they recommend. After visiting Laos, I really wanted to go back and do something *useful* this time, instead of just pumping money into the local economy.
Sounds like a very good read. Hope I win.
Thanks for the contest.
I would love to read this!
Sounds fascinating! I’ve never put much though into volunteer tourism other than those that are affiliated with religious organizations.
It sounds good.
I have been thinking of doing something like that.
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
The travel bug has bitten me hard– I would love to win!
I would love the book! I so want to go to Costa Rica and help with sea turtles. I get the Earthwatch book (my dream guide) everyyear of the trips you can volunteer for, I just don’t have the funds yet.
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