AltruVistas’ Blog
Update on the Myanmar Flood That No One Seems to Be Talking About
Myanmar holds a special place in our hearts. It is a place we've brought travelers to, where we've connected with others and expanded our awareness of other cultures and ways of life. But right [...]
5 Tips to be a Socially Responsible Traveler
Last fall Altruvistas founder Malia Everette joined Travel Massive in San Francisco to celebrate World Tourism Day with a special meet-up and discussion on sustainable tourism. For this event Altruvistas was proud to partner with ATTA (Adventure Travel [...]
First Ever Tour of Its Kind Heads to Cuba
Did you know that Cuba has one of the highest literacy rates in the world and has been deemed “One of the World’s Most Literary Countries”? It’s true that Cuban culture and literature go hand in hand. While [...]
New Child Sexual Exploitation PSA Asks Important Question
Altruvistas travel partner ECPAT-USA, the leading anti-trafficking policy organization in the United States, is hard at work trying to encourage hotel personnel and travelers alike to educate themselves about the signs of sex trafficking of [...]
What It’s Like to Stay in a Stranger’s Home While Traveling Abroad
Have you ever wondered what it's like to stay in a stranger's home while you're traveling the world? Meet Altruvistas collaborator and ethical traveler Sam Chen, who shares what it's like to globe trot from 'casa [...]
Words of Wisdom for Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! To honor the occasion, we've gathered together some quotes from famous and not-so-famous folks about moms. Here they are -- some funny, some just keeping it real and telling it like it is. [...]