Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Even though the U.S. and Vietnam have only had formal relations for about a decade, and relatively few Americans make the long journey over, I hadn't given much thought to Vietnam. Somewhere on our ninety minute evening flight from…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisHalong Bay, Vietnam: Unesco World Heritage Site

When the limestone and dolomite islands of Halong Bay first slide into view from the deck of your Chinese junk, the effect is extraordinary.Nestling before you in the warm emerald waters of North Vietnam's Gulf of…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisPoncho Market, Otavalo Ecuador

A day spent in the market town of Otavalo, two hours north of Ecuador's capital Quito in the volcanic Andean highlands, is a day spent absorbing the sights and sounds of…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisNew US Passport Requirements
New Passport Requirements for U.S. Citizens Coming Soon
Attention American travelers without passports if you are planning on taking a Caribbean cruise or Canadian ski trip over Christmas and into the new year, you could find yourself stranded on the wrong side of the border.
The…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisThe Economist on Social Entrepreneurship

The new philanthropists are not just into spending money according in The Business of Giving in The Economist. According to Greg Dees of Duke University, today's philanthropy is best defined as "continue reading
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Giving more convenient than volunteering

Philanthropic Travel or Voluntourism, which one is for you?
Understanding the Benefits of Philanthropic Travel
"I appreciate the thoughtful points made throughout the following…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisAmerica: The History of Philanthropy

America: Making History and The History of Philanthropy
Philanthropic funding from unusually wealthy individuals is not a new development on the American scene. In 1643, Harvard College conducted what is believed to be the country's first…
posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisRachael Paulson Philanthropic Traveler
photo credit: Bob Karp
Exquisite Safaris supports Rachael Paulson's vision for philanthropic youth education illustrated in the following philanthropic travel article in the Morristown Daily Record.
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posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisA Citizen Of The World

As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective.
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posted by: David, Exquisite SafarisPhilanthropic Travel or Voluntourism: Which one is right for you?

More Americans report donating money is easier than volunteering time.
Understanding the Benefits of Philanthropic Travel
"I appreciate the thoughtful points made throughout…
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