Volunteer Tourism, Part 2
burt wolf: travels & traditions

In Part One of Volunteer Tourism, Burt took a look at the origin of international volunteer tourism and what is happening today. In Part Two, Burt continues to investigate the subject with CARE, Save The Children and Doctors Without Borders. Burt focuses on the humanitarian issues, how the problems developed, how to evaluate the opportunities for voluntary tourism, and what each of us can do even if we stay at home.

Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds

Episode Number: 1706

About Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions:

Burt Wolf, an internationally syndicated television journalist and prolific public television host, provides an overview of the area and its history, then introduces the people, architecture, art, culture, food and tourist attractions of some of the world's most interesting locations.

His relaxed, personable and irreverent style makes the episodes both informative and entertaining.


Future Broadcast times for "Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions": (show all)

Mon, Nov 10 10:00 A.M. Sleep and Why You Need It - San Francisco, CA     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 10 5:00 P.M. Sleep and Why You Need It - San Francisco, CA     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 17 10:00 A.M. Teach Me Something New - South Florida     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 17 5:00 P.M. Teach Me Something New - South Florida     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 24 10:00 A.M. The History & Future of Communication , Part 1     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Nov 24 5:00 P.M. The History & Future of Communication , Part 1     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 1 10:00 A.M. The History & Future of Communication, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 1 5:00 P.M. The History & Future of Communication, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 8 10:00 A.M. Dealing with the Changing World, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 8 5:00 P.M. Dealing with the Changing World, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 15 10:00 A.M. Dealing with the Changing World, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 15 5:00 P.M. Dealing with the Changing World, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)


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