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Book Review and Giveaway: Lonely Planet’s Volunteer, A Traveler’s Guide.

by Liz Lewis on October 10th, 2008

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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