Voluntourism is a mix of tourism and volunteering. It means volunteering your time, skills, and energy with an organization, issue, or cause to help make a difference in communities worldwide.

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi

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==About Sara==

Sara Ann Straw, CMP is a travel design and destination event expert with over 13 years of experience in travel and destination events. With a passion for solo travel, Sara founded the Solo Travel Woman Society to bring together other women with similar interests and passions to form a community, share knowledge and empower one another. Sara is the owner of STW Planning, LLC, author of The Ultimate Solo Travel Woman Guide, and host of The Solo Travel Woman Podcast.

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