Tag: voluntourism

  • “One Year Lived” free e-book

    “One Year Lived” free e-book

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    I get a lot of propositions in my First-time Travels e-mail every now and then. I read through them all and choose which best suits my interest and my blog’s theme. Recently, I received a message from a memoirist and traveler, Adam Shepard. He is one of those who are…

  • First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro

    First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro

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    The eastern side of the Mindoro Island—Oriental Mindoro—is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the most sought-after beach destinations in the Philippines because of its proximity to the main island of Luzon. Despite its popularity, this writer, unfortunately, has not…