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Picture spending a holiday rebuilding a castle in Europe, planting trees in an Ecuadorian cloud forest or logging wildlife sightings for conservation efforts in Sri Lanka.
The trend of ‘voluntourism’ is booming once again, as more travellers are trading all-inclusive resorts for trips that give back.
From a couple of weeks to a few months, these trips let travellers see the world while leaving a positive mark on the communities and environments they visit. And research suggests demand for them is growing, with both young travellers taking gap years and older visitors looking for immersive holidays that leave a lasting impact.
What is voluntourism?
At its simplest, voluntourism combines travel with volunteer w
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