I recently returned from a three-week trip to the Netherlands, United Kingdom, India, and Hong Kong. I was on 13 planes, moved lodging 11 times, and literally flew around the globe. One day while on a flight I was thinking about
Being vegan is a lifestyle, and I absolutely love it! I’ve been vegan for a decade now, and was a vegetarian for five years before that. The difference between vegetarians and vegans is that vegetarians don’t eat any animal flesh
The phrases ‘animal rights’ and ‘animal welfare’ are often used interchangeably, but in my opinion, there is actually a significant difference between the two. It boils down to the difference between “bigger cages” and “empty cages.” Those who believe in animal
There have been many trips where I found myself detoured to help an animal in need, but none can compare to the story of rescuing Charlie the penguin in Brazil. A few years ago I went to Brazil for three weeks
As winter continues its nasty habit of keeping people indoors, high school seniors throughout the country are having to make some difficult decisions. Choosing a college is a tough decision, made even more difficult for those individuals who haven't decided what career
Would you like to experience living in the heart of one of the worlds top biodiversity hotspots near sandy white beaches while helping to conserve the amazing Colobus monkey, the local forest and its inhabitants? Then you should volunteer with
I am a new-experience junkie, so there are very few vacations I would like to repeat. However, living on a catamaran is definitely something I would do again– ideally over and over. It was an amazing experience that is hard
An interesting trend on the rise in the world of nonprofits is that of more and more couples asking for donations to a favorite charity or organization as a wedding present. Why is this on the increase? The fact is that
Spring is upon us, which is wonderful, but it is always a little bittersweet for me as I know wildlife will start being more on the move. It pains me to see all the wildlife injured on the roads, but
As animal lovers, it is our responsibility to not turn a blind eye to an animal that is suffering. I have rescued animals all over the world, some with very happy endings, and some I could only help by ending