AltruVistas’ Blog
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. [...]
Celebrate World Fair Trade Day by Planning a Trip
With World Fair Trade Day upon us, now is the perfect time to share a few upcoming journeys we have that incorporate fair trade in the itineraries.
How One Organization is Transforming Women’s Lives Through Travel
Earlier this year, Dining for Women (DFW) and Altruvistas teamed up to create a trip of a lifetime. Destination; Myanmar -- formerly known as Burma. The result: an enlightening, inspiring two-week adventure. For those of us [...]
Renowned Photographer is Leading This Upcoming Photo Tour of Cuba
Are you a fan of all things Cuba? Do you have an interest in photography? Then you’ll want to know about one upcoming adventure in particular. There’s a time and a place for everything, and in [...]
Havana, Cuba’s Past, Present and Future
The following is a guest post written by Tim Tendick, a traveling writer and photographer, who also teaches. Because he's well-rounded like that. Most of his adventures can be found on vagabondurges.com. He gratefully traveled [...]