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Volunteer Vacation News!

Volunteer Vacation News!

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One of the ultimate TRAVEL THERAPY trips I found when working on the TRAVEL THERAPY book that’s coming out in April was a volunteer vacation. An organization called voluntourism.com agrees and TRAVEL THERAPY was featured on a one hour webcast!

Help a Child!

Help a Child!

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So many people ask what they can do to help the orphaned children in Africa. Even if you aren’t able to travel and volunteer your time there is still so much  you can do to help children in need. Here’s how.

Best Volunteer Vacations

Best Volunteer Vacations

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TRAVEL THERAPY is on TV highlighting the best Volunteer Vacations. If you want a sneak peek here’s your chance!

South Africa Spa

South Africa Spa

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You know when you pick the place where Nelson Mandela decided to relax and write his book “A Long Walk To Freedom” after being released from prison that you’ve probably done a pretty good job of selecting a spa location that offers the ultimate TRAVEL THERAPY escape.

Affordable Safari Options

Affordable Safari Options

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Check it out! TRAVEL THERAPY is featured on ABC’s website this week. The article talks about the top places to stay when you go on safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

Volunteer Shares Story

Volunteer Shares Story

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One of the most rewarding TRAVEL THERAPY trips you can take is a volunteer trip where you give your time, energy and love to a project and if that project involves children even better! Meet one volunteer who is absolutely “Paying it Forward”!

Black & White Photo Tips

Black & White Photo Tips

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When you’re visiting interesting TRAVEL THERAPY destinations don’t forget about the option of taking black and white photos because the story these pictures can tell is powerful. There’s a classic, timeless feel with black and white photography and now with digital cameras all you need to get an award winning [...]

Hotel on a Cliff

Hotel on a Cliff

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If you’re looking for a great luxury hotel experience in Johannesburg, South Africa then you’ll want to check out this legendary TRAVEL THERAPY property that is one of the top hotels in the city!

Top 10 Travel Websites

Top 10 Travel Websites

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With the economy wreaking havoc on our travel plans we need to arm ourselves with the best information on how to find the top travel deals and discounts. The following are the top ten best travel sites, researched by TRAVEL THERAPY. By surfing these sites you can save yourself hundreds [...]

Best Boutique Hotel

Best Boutique Hotel

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After spending two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Malawi I headed to Johannesburg for several days before catching my flight back to the States. It was quite the culture shock going from living in Malawi, where you’re lucky to find hot water and electricity, to staying in one [...]

Cape Town Top Hotels

Cape Town Top Hotels

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If you’re looking to visit Cape Town, South Africa, there is now a long list of luxury hotels you can choose, covering everything from the large and lavish to the boutique and beautiful. Here are some of my TRAVEL THERAPY favorites that I found during my recent trip. Just click on the [...]

Luxury Boutique Hotel

Luxury Boutique Hotel

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When I was visiting Cape Town, South Africa, I was surprised by how unique and luxurious some of the properties are, especially a new boutique hotel call the Ezard House. You can tell from the moment you arrive that your stay here will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.

Top South Africa Sites

Top South Africa Sites

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When I was headed to Malawi in May for a two week volunteer trip at an orpahnage that I was going to feature in the TRAVEL THERAPY book, I decided it was ridiculous to travel all that way and to be so close but not spend time in a country that [...]

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