As a traveller, I’ve always been seeking what life is like in other countries – discovering how people thrive in different environments; expanding my knowledge of different cultures, ways of living, traditions, and ideologies; challenging myself with new adventures activities; and searching for new places to find peace and tranquility. Canada has always been home […]
Every so often you encounter inspiring individuals that exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. Eugenio Conti, Daniel Miske, and Ioanna Pechlivanidou, three Tourism Masters students studying in Aalborg Denmark, heard about our volunteer program in the Maldives with Huvadhoo Aid. They were so pleased to have such an interesting option for them to spend for […]
#10 Volunteering in the Maldives – Travel beyond the 5 star resorts to the breath-taking remote islands of the Maldives and experience authentic local island life at its best while supporting community development projects. More details at http://www.travelroots.ca/volunteer-in-the-maldives! #9 Andaman Islands EcoAdventure – If you love the sea and are a nature-lover you will love this eco-adventure! […]
I recently returned from traveling with an amazing group of photographers and creative professionals to Reykjavik and the West Fjords of Iceland on a mission to create local connections, and for each individual to re-ignite their creative sparks and become inspired for their personal work. This was not your typical tour… we braved the Icelandic […]
In this day and age it’s always a hard task to find untouched travel experiences… as a grassroots tour operator I’m always looking for those destinations or local partners that offer authentic experiences and something different from the usual travel adventure. Most of our partners are smaller grassroots businesses that really need the support of […]
Welcome to Honduras, Life is lush on the Bay of Islands. The beaches are gorgeous, the locals are friendly, the water is turquoise blue and the sunsets leave you gasping while you fumble for your camera. Island life is exactly what the doctor ordered. Or was that a self diagnosis? All of us have, at […]
Meet the best teacher you’ll ever find… Travel. Travel is the one school we happily give all our money away to and want to return to, again and again. Travelling is like taking the fun, exhilarating adventure class that teaches us more about life skills and the world we live in, rather than the basic structures […]
At a young age I always wanted to explore the world. Travelling has shaped the person that I am today, but it wasn’t until I started to travel with a purpose and spent more time interacting with the local people that my passion grew even more. Back in 2008, is when I decided to venture […]
Have we lost touch with what the true essence of travel is all about? In the hustle and bustle of the western world we dream of finding that relaxing escape on the beach where you can shut off your brain, plump yourself down on a lounge chair with a Mai Tai in hand and forget […]
One of the main reasons why people want to go to a place like the Maldives is to experience the amazing beauty of the islands, enjoy the white sandy beaches, the beautiful blue shades of the water, and explore the world under the sea. But have you ever paid attention to the fact that this […]
