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Traveler Stories

 
Elevate travelers are intrepid and inspired, supporting impactful projects in all corners of the globe and indulging in a bit of luxury along the way.
Our heart-centered trips make memories of a lifetime. Here are just a few of our favorite stories from afar:

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Gap Year Volunteering with the Maasai in Kenya

It’s not every day that we get to help family members across three generations build memories together.

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Generations Connect in Peru

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Generations Connect in Peru

It’s not every day that we get to help family members across three generations build memories together.

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Volunteering South Africa

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What Volunteering in South Africa Taught Me

A firsthand account by Gabriella Nagy, Age 16.

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My Very First Safari

By Isabelle Nagy, Age 13 We landed in the middle of what looked like some kind of African forest. Right…

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Families that Give Back: Trends in Eco-Travel

Whether you’re a boomer grandparent or a gen-ex parent, you’ve noticed your kids aren’t like you. They seem somehow more…disconnected…less…

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Sundowners - Kenya

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From Here: Charting New Territory of Co-Parenting Through Travel

By Stephanie Brownell, Elevate Traveler The grass is as tall as it is dry. In a week, the rains will…

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