Adventures In Kindness

Costa Rica has such an incredible diversity in both biology and landscape. Not sure what to visit first? Check out this great article by GoVisitCostaRica.com for some highlights about the top 5 National parks in Costa Rica.

Top 5 national parks in Costa Rica With nearly 27 percent of the land devoted to national reserves and a total of 28 nationals parks, there's no denying that Costa Rica has some truly remarkable standouts of nature. Volcanoes, rain forests, waterfalls and a vast diversity of flora and fauna fill these parks - many of my relatives...

My oldest son is on his way to France. His first international trip without me. I'm not going to lie, I'm a little apprehensive. And, mostly I'm just really excited for him.

"When you break it all down, helping others just feels good! Volunteers have described what they refer to as a “helpers’ high”, feeling a sense of euphoria after giving of their time to help others. It’s believed to be a release of endorphins that is followed by a longer lasting period of calm and emotional wellbeing that helps to reduce stress levels."

Helping Others: The First Step in Making the World a Better Place Helping others is the first step in making the world a better place and improving the lives of those who aren’t as lucky as you. But it’s also shown to...

"Community trips—during which travelers spend time with a local community—are a great way to understand a destination better and economically support local people. The best examples are those that start with the needs of a community, rather than shoehorning a community into traveler needs."

Everything we learned about the future of travel from the Tourism for Tomorrow awards What does the future of sustainable travel look like? Holly Tuppen headed along to the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in Seville, Spain, to find out.