AltruVistas’ Blog
Go Vertical! An Interview with Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez
Dalia “La Pantera” Gomez was the first to graduate college in her family of eight. She received a basketball scholarship to Evergreen State College and played semi-pro basketball in [...]
Important CREST Petition and Survey for Cuba Travel Operators
AltruVistas is a proud signer of CREST's (the Center for Responsible Travel's) petition letter. If you are a tour operator or travel professional who would also like to sign on to this petition, [...]
RESPECT: Responsible & Ethical Cuba Travel Statement, April 2019
AltruVistas is a member of RESPECT: Responsible & Ethical Cuba Travel. Here's RESPECT's statement on Trump's new Cuba policy. RESPECT: Responsible & Ethical Cuba Travel: An Association of U.S. Travelers to Cuba April 19, [...]
Solidarity After the Storm: Katrina Survivors Assist in Hurricane Maria Restoration Efforts
In July, AltruVistas and College Track brought a group of students from New Orleans—all of whom have experienced the impact of Hurricane Katrina on their lives—to Puerto Rico in a [...]
Flo’s Body Shop: Yoga, Fitness, and Traveling the African Diaspora with Fleuretta Waltrous
New York-based Fleuretta "Flo" Waltrous leads international yoga, Pilates and fitness retreats for a predominantly black community of students. We spoke with her about her trips, which often interface with [...]
Conservation Strategies, Protected Areas, and Ecotourism in Costa Rica with Ricardo Valverde Sanchez
Ricardo Valverde Sanchez is a certified environmental consultant and biologist in Costa Rica. He has a Master’s degree in Geography, and a BA in Biology with a concentration in environmental interpretation from the [...]