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Stacking dominos.

There is no such thing as ‘impact travel.’

There is no such thing as impact travel.

The reality is – we ALWAYS make an impact when we travel. For better or worse, our physical presence in a new place disrupts the status quo. It may be a tiny ripple. It may be a tidal wave. It may be another drop into an already cascading waterfall. But, in every destination, things will be different because we showed up.

Instead of getting caught up in the latest travel buzz words ask yourself…

What KIND of impact do I want to make in this place?

HOW TO USE YOUR TRAVELS TO BECOME A CITIZEN STORYTELLER

As a traveler, when you take up the mantle of a citizen storyteller, you now have a purpose to frame all of your future journeys. You can experience destinations from the perspective of the people who live there, develop relationships with remarkable humans who live differently than you, and use your travels to contribute in a useful, meaningful way.

Becoming a citizen storyteller enables deeper connection with yourself, your community, the causes you care about and the world you live in.

TRAVEL AND THE SPIRIT OF POSSIBILITY

Each time you embark upon learning-led travels you tap into the spirit of possibility. Arriving with the curiosity of a student-of-the-world opens you to having new experiences. You consider alternate points of view and are motivated to dig deeper into what you don’t understand.