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Holiday Guide for Bird Nerds and Bird Lovers
This year, my holiday gift guide is for the birds! Check out the Social Impact Traveller Local Holiday Guide for Bird Lovers and Bird Nerds. *Please note that I have not received compensation for any of these product
Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide
When we shop local for holiday gifts, we are supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. Check out the Social Impact Traveller Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide for Toronto and Canada. *Please note that
Kids Masks: Helping Kids Wear a Mask
Welcome to my travel blog! Except, this post isn't about travel -- far from it, actually. It's about helping kids wear masks and protect themselves in a pandemic. One day, when my family is finally able to safely
Responsible Travel in India
We checked in with award-winning site Breathedreamgo and its founder, Mariellen Ward, for her thoughts on what responsible travel in India could look like in the future, after COVID-19. I have been following Breathedreamgo for many years now, and
Where to Find Masks Made in Canada
Despite so much uncertainty around us right now, one thing seems certain: wearing a mask when we travel or go anywhere in public is going to be our new norm for a while. Check out
Travel with Purpose in Curacao
Looking for recommendations on how to travel with purpose on your beach break in Curacao? Over the Christmas break, my husband and I brought our four-year-old son to Curacao for some R&R beach/ family time. We stayed in the
Ecolodge in Egypt Preserving Nubian Traditions
Located on The Nile overlooking an ancient temple, Eco Nubia is an ecolodge in Egypt - the first of its kind in Aswan with a focus on preserving ancient Nubian history and culture. On an upcoming Social Impact Traveller
Al Dwyer’s Fogo Island Walking Tour
Fiddle music, a rich culture of storytelling, iconic landscapes – and cod. These are some of the things that come to mind when I think of Fogo Island, Newfoundland. I’ve had the good fortune to visit Fogo Island twice
Luxury Eco Resorts in Costa Rica
In a country that promotes bird watching, rural tourism, and wellness, travellers have come to know Costa Rica as a top destination for eco resorts. Sure, there are sun and beaches, but the key thing that draws many of
Saudi Arabia Tourism
Saudi Arabia Opens its Doors to Tourism You may have heard recent news that Saudi Arabia has, for the first time, opened its doors to general tourists. Would you go? For most Westerners, we mostly know about Saudi Arabia
Custom Egypt Tour Itinerary
Custom Egypt Tour Itinerary Book This Trip Detailed Itinerary DAY 1 Destination: Cairo Arrival day. We will meet you at the airport. Look for your name on a sign held by our trusted guide. Overnight in a
Travel in Peru Beyond Machu Picchu
In this blog, Peru travel guide of nearly 15 years, Fernando Figueroa, shares a local perspective on how things have changed in Peru and what those changes mean to communities. As more people travel to Peru, locals are