Category Archives: Voluntourism

Bringing the Eco-Volunteering Spirit to Your Own Backyard

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Leif Ryman

This is a guest blog by Anni Murry a freelance writer for www.Journeys4Good.com Writing about eco-voluntourism means learning about the many thousands of ways a person can make a difference abroad. The sheer number of opportunities is staggering: helping children … Continue reading →

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YouTube Tuesday #4: Peace Corps Ecotourism Development in Ghana

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Leif Ryman

This is a short video that highlights the work of one Peace Corps volunteer in a village in Ghana.  She is part of the Business Development Volunteer Program, and I must say much of what I do would be very … Continue reading →

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YouTube Tuesdays #2: “The Black Star Surfers” Documentary Ghana

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Leif Ryman

Time for another YouTube video, on YouTube Tuesdays. This week I wanted to share with everyone the story about our partners Black Star Surf Shop and how they became the first surf shop in Ghana.  In partnership with them we offer … Continue reading →

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YouTube Tuesday #1: Wli Todzi

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Leif Ryman

As part of the new push by Green Bug Adventures to share more about the places that you can visit, this will be the first of the YouTube videos that we share.  This one is about Wli Todzi which I … Continue reading →

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In Response To a Blog Post About The Negatives of Voluntoursim

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Leif Ryman

I guess this is getting a little convoluted now since this is a blog about a blog post about a blog post but below is a link to the blog post I am responding to. http://aidnography.blogspot.com/2011/07/adventures-in-voluntourism-they-have.html A very interesting perspective on “Voluntourism“.  I must … Continue reading →

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First Update on the Trip to Ghana

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Leif Ryman

I have returned to Denver and the trip could not have went any better. To say it was a success would be an understatement. Even to try to explain it in those terms would not give it justice because it … Continue reading →

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Tribewanted Project in Sierra Leone

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Leif Ryman

Have you even read about one of those projects you really wish you could be involved in but it just doesn’t work with the place you are in, be it professionally or, family, or in my case because I am … Continue reading →

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Another Guest Article by Jo Lancaster: VOLUNTEERING 101 – South Africa!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Leif Ryman

Edge Of Africa has provided another article in addition to, this one published some time ago on this blog.  This time Jo Lancaster will be talking about Volunteering in South Africa. VOLUNTEERING 101 – South Africa! If you are considering joining … Continue reading →

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