Where I'm going....

We’ve heard of the term “overtoursim.” We see images and videos of heaps of plastic floating through the ocean. Every now and again, a headline will pop up where a cruise line company will be fined for dumping large amounts of waste into the ocean.
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We see less about the communities that are exploited and resources depleted in order to maintain foreign-owned resorts. When we feel good about booking that voluntourism experience, we don’t understand the orphanages that incentivize people to give up their children in order to keep it going. We also assume that the animal sanctuary that allows us to snuggle with a sloth or kiss a dolphin is operating in that animal’s best interest. 

As my feelings towards travel began to evolve after Covid, I wanted to better position my role in the travel industry as one that highlights sustainability efforts in order to create something that aligns with my personal values of making the world a better and more equitable place. 

The selling part of selling travel has always been my downfall. I’m not a salesperson. I get joy working with people to help create and plan a memorable experience, so the research and organizational side of this gig is probably what I enjoy the most. 

I seek people who share my passion for adventure while wanting to do good in the world. 

This is the reason I created the women-only group. I figured the right trips will hook the right people. I was right…. 

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