Adventures in Philanthropy

One of the greatest gifts of travel is connection: Time and again, people journeying to distant lands and cultures find commonalities that they never expected, and that end up transforming their lives. The members of the Adventure Collection know this phenomenon well. In more than 30 years of guiding people around the globe, they have forged connections between travelers and destinations, connections that have subsequently inspired those travelers to undertake extraordinary philanthropic activities on their own. I asked each member to share one such tale of connections they have been instrumental in forging. Their answers embody grand vision, inspiring energy and exemplary ideals. Read more…

A Conversation with Jane Goodall

We are honored and exhilarated to present an in-depth interview with Jane Goodall, a legendary conservationist who has had an enormous impact on the world. Through the Jane Goodall Institute, established in 1977, she has been a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats and, more broadly, to establish innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs in Africa and around the globe. She has written numerous books, been the subject of many TV documentaries and large-screen films, and won scores of prestigious honors, including the Kyoto Prize, UNESCO’s Gold Medal Award, Dame of the British Empire, the French Legion of Honor, the Gandhi/King Award for Nonviolence, and the UN Messenger of Peace. Here she talks about the challenges, rewards and passions that propel her life. Read more…

Responsible Travel: Travels that Transform

When he joined an OARS journey to Fiji, Frank Headen was looking to share the island’s bounties with family and friends. He didn’t know he would end up collecting more than a thousand books to give back to the people he encountered. Here’s his tale. Read more…

Ask Don: Favorite Family Odyssey

Two travel-loving parents write: “Before our kids grow so old that they don’t want to travel with Mom and Dad anymore, we want to take one unforgettable family odyssey. Of all the places you’ve been with your kids, which one stands out the most?” Where does Don recommend? Read more...