AltruVistas’ Blog
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 [...]
Cuba Nature & Culture Expedition
< Back To Browse Upcoming Journeys Tour Sponsor: SEE Turtles Join us for an exploration of Cuba! Travel to Guanahacabibes National Park, the island's westernmost point to look for green sea turtles and [...]
Ending Human Trafficking in the Tourism Industry and Beyond: An Interview with Carol Smolenski of ECPAT-USA
July 30 is the UN’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. We spoke with Carol Smolenski, the Executive Director of ECPAT-USA, a NYC-based branch of an international organization that works to [...]