Tourism expert offering responsible, eco, adventure, community-based and voluntourism consulting utilizing two decades of experience and personal destination knowledge spanning 75 countries on 7 continents.

I am passionate about the power that meaningful travel has in affecting positive economic, environmental and social development and how tourism businesses can empower travelers to be active participants in global change.

Specialties: Product development, emerging markets, responsible tourism, responsible tourism training, ecotourism training, outdoor activities.

TRIP PLANNER

ECOTOURISM GUIDE

COMMUNITY & YOUTH

- Volunteer, IRC (Int. Rescue Committee)

- Leader, Sierra Club Inner City Outings

- Volunteer, Mt Rainier Kids & Families Program

- Counselor, Camp Erin grief camp

TEACHING:

- Digital story-telling, cross-cultural understanding via 'Bridges to Understanding'

- 8 yrs delivering presentations in schools on 'People & Places' worldwide

MEANINGFUL & ADVENTURE TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

PROFILE PHOTO:

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_staiano/5015746742/]