We’re getting trashy on the podcast today! Yes, literal trash. Not quite what you thought right? Well we are kicking off an entire month long feature on environmental issues as we head into Earth Day 2016. Trash fits right into this topic,

What kind of history do you think your food has? If you’re in Panama, the dish you’re enjoying might have more than just rich flavor. In fact, there is an entire food tour dedicated to delving into the history beyond flavorful dishes.

Do you crave a different type of travel? If you were in Latin America, how does the idea of a local taking you on a tour of the city sound? What about cave diving in remote and not well know area? To me, that sounds like the jackpot of travel experien...

What if you showed up for a weekend volunteer trip and you were met with the words, "Random Acts of Kindness Scavenger Hunt?" Personally, my job would drop (and I'm an extrovert!)! Luckily one group of volunteers took the idea and ran with it.

Do you have the itch to explore while giving back? If so then Adam Kunes pioneering volunteer excursion company Have Fun Do Good might just be your ticket. Adam is blending the enjoyment of travel, friendship and volunteering as a way to engage more mi...

I have to admit, medical clinics around the world is a topic I know very little about. Thankfully to this point it is not a resource I have had to use on my travels. Turns out this is a fascinating space to learn about, particularly with what NGOs,

In today's world of more advanced technology and smart phones, what can a dumb phone do in developing countries?  In the hands of pharmacists and doctors, it can do a lot thanks to ReliefWatch. This innovative cloud based app is changing the way we tr...

There is a movement happening in the world of social media, one that is looking to evoke more than a like when we read the news. Connecting with Olivier Kamanda, he describes his new app Ideal Impact that gives users a platform to engage with the news.

Have you ever read a story on the news that inspired you? I'm not talking about something you shared through your channels. Really, deeply inspired you to act. Isn't that the ultimate goal of storytelling? One dedicated social entrepreneur says yes.

Sometimes we struggle with the desire to give back in a community with the need to grow our businesses. One social entrepreneur in Bangalore, India discovered the drive, passion and market place to make both a reality in his event planning business.