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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 59 MIN

Episode 31: Giveback - what's the problem with voluntourism?

from The Sustainable Travel Podcast · host That Travel

Have you ever wanted to help out abroad? Maybe you've thought about teaching, or building work or even working in an orphanage?Well all of those things are known as voluntourism and they can be good... sometimes. However, there is a dark side of voluntourism that many people just simply don't think about. I interviewed Jade and Matt from Giveback (a platform for finding regenerative travel projects as you travel) who gave me their insights.After listening, you might find these links helpful:https://cambodianchildrenstrust.org/about/Tara Winkler TED Talk about orphanage volunteeringFind Jade and Matt on Instagram, Youtube or browse the Giveback Guide

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