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After traveling throughout China while living in Beijing for eight years, followed by countless return trips to China over 13 years with Absolute Travel, Lisa Sun is firmly established as an expert on all the must-see spots and hidden gems in China.
During her most recent visit in April, Lisa revisited old highlights, but found [...]
Whether seeking out our favorite Phở street stalls in Vietnam or polishing our fly-fishing skills on an expedition along New Zealand’s rivers, it is always the journey, not just the distance between two points, that stays with us. Whereas most people pack their Nikon to ensure exceptional moments are not fleeting, Connie Brown is taking [...]
Regarded a UNESCO World Cultural site and considered “the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia,” Luang Prabang has a network of planners and architects that are working hard to keep it that way. Unlike most uncovered gems, developments are occurring very thoughtfully here and we believe one property in particular deserves special recognition: Amantaka.
Keeping with [...]
Though most Australia-bound travelers tend to focus on major attractions like Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, and Uluru (Ayers Rock), Australia’s smaller cities are extremely charming and are well worth a visit. One of our favorite lesser known cities is coastal Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Home to more restaurants per capita than any [...]
It is our job at Absolute Travel to see and do as much as we can on our journeys so that we can share the valuable information we learn with you. When we travel, our itineraries are packed: we try the latest restaurants, scout new boutiques, conduct countless site inspections, head out on new touring possibilities and generally try to cram as much into each day as possible. It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it! We thought it would be fun to share a little more of what we see on these trips in this forum, as well as news, thoughts, and general musings on the travel industry. We hope you enjoy it! – Ken Fish
We recommend that donors thoroughly research any charity on their own before making a contribution.
Conservation through Public Health - CTPH works to promote gorilla conservation and public health in Uganda by improving primary health care to people and animals in and around protected areas.
Wildlife Direct - An environmental organization founded by Dr. Richard Leakey to support conservationists doing critical work to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Elephant Nature Foundation - A non-profit organization that advocates and acts on behalf of the rights of Asian elephants in Thailand.
Kids With Cameras - This organization empowers children around the world by giving them cameras with which to document their lives.
The U.S. - Africa Children's Fellowship - By collecting and distributing educational materials and sports equipment as well as other school-support activities, this group assists needy schools in Zimbabwe.
Thembenathi - Supports South Africa organizations caring for orphans and other children made vulnerable by AIDS.
Project Shanti Bhavan - A charity in Bangalore that is working with school aged children to eliminate the cycle of poverty.
Duang Prateep Foundation - This group has a number of initiatives designed to help women and children living in the slums of Thailand.
Right to Play - An athlete-driven humanitarian organization that uses sports and play as a tool for the development of children in disadvantaged areas of the world.
Charity: Water - Working to provide safe water to those in need through sustainable projects that involve the communities they serve.
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