Volunteer tourism, also known as volunteerism, is one of the contemporary forms of tourism that has become an increasingly popular travel trend over the past few years. It is a kind of tourism that involves travelling for a noble cause …

Vacationing in a disaster zone would probably seem crazy, but “volunteer tourism” could actually help communities recover from natural disasters, said a new study. It can also offer a unique and rewarding experience for volunteers, if done properly.   “When …

The federal government of Australia has announced its plan to curb the orphanage tourism and divert well-meaning Australian volunteers from foreign orphanages, which is exploiting fake orphans.     The foreign minister, Julie Bishop announced a movement involving the states, …