Archives: September, 2015

Expats for Impacting Change

by Rashaad Jorden » 14 September 2015 at 1:58 pm

Issues of responsible tourism are in the forefront of many travelers’ minds. And it’s not surprising that many of them volunteer during their travels. However, it’s not just visitors that are working to make the tourism product more responsible. Many expats are making significant contributions in their new countries. We’ve added the limelight to a […]

Child Marriage in Bangladesh

by Shannon Flynn » 14 September 2015 at 1:10 pm

Child marriage is a worldwide epidemic. It’s especially problematic in Bangladesh. Maybe, you’ve read the heartbreaking story about Nasoin Akhter, a 15-year-old girl from Bangladesh who was recently married to a 32-year-old man. Many girls in Bangladesh have similar stories. In fact, when it comes to rates of child marriage, Bangladesh ranks fourth in the […]