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Travel That Changes Lives—Including Your Own

Episode 247 of the Life in Motion podcast, hosted by Illumine Collect, titled "Travel That Changes Lives—Including Your Own" was published on September 23, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.

September 23, 2025 ·45m · Life in Motion

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What if your next vacation could change lives—including your own? In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays, a travel company blending luxury experiences with meaningful volunteer opportunities. From helping build homes in South Africa to supporting wildlife rescues in Costa Rica, Christopher shares how his journey from law and investment banking led to creating trips that combine adventure, comfort, cultural immersion, and impact.We explore the rise of family voluntourism, why giving back on vacation fosters unforgettable connections, and how small moments—like helping release sea turtles in Mexico or playing soccer with kids in Bali—can leave lasting impressions. Christopher also introduces Impact Destinations, a unique way for travelers to support local projects while enjoying one-of-a-kind experiences, like participating in a rhino relocation in Africa.If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling deeper, connecting authentically, and making a difference along the way, this episode is for you.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $49,391 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 247 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Episode Description

What if your next vacation could change lives—including your own? In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays, a travel company blending luxury experiences with meaningful volunteer opportunities. From helping build homes in South Africa to supporting wildlife rescues in Costa Rica, Christopher shares how his journey from law and investment banking led to creating trips that combine adventure, comfort, cultural immersion, and impact.

We explore the rise of family voluntourism, why giving back on vacation fosters unforgettable connections, and how small moments—like helping release sea turtles in Mexico or playing soccer with kids in Bali—can leave lasting impressions. Christopher also introduces Impact Destinations, a unique way for travelers to support local projects while enjoying one-of-a-kind experiences, like participating in a rhino relocation in Africa.

If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling deeper, connecting authentically, and making a difference along the way, this episode is for you.


Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.


Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect


Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast
Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $49,391 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 247 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

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