he exploitative practice of orphanage tourism has finally received the political attention it deserves, with the Foreign Affairs and Aid Sub-Committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (the Committee), set to recommend a ban on Australians visiting orphanages overseas as part of their current Inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in … [Read more...]
Find Another Way To Feel Better About Yourself ‘Do-Gooder’: The Narcissism Of Voluntourism
oung Australians have been volunteering overseas in their droves in recent decades, often as an altruistic alternative to Leavers or schoolies and, more broadly, as a way to get more out of travel.Voluntourism - a combination of volunteering and tourism - has become an incredibly popular way to travel and experience new destinations. But the industry has a dark side. Rising … [Read more...]
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