India

Give Back While You Travel

Give Back While You Travel

At Purposeful Nomad we really try and reconstruct the standard idea of giving back, volunteering, service- whatever you choose to call it. We have found the most impactful way to “give” is to actually “receive.” Being open as travelers to receiving information, stories, history and cultural education is one of the best things we can do to give back in an authentic and honest way. The “give back” part of this is creating a mutual understanding and respect between cultures which organically leads to supporting and helping the non-profits, organizations and individuals we choose to work with during our trips.

Holy Cows, Majestic Temples and Very Real Encounters

Holy Cows, Majestic Temples and Very Real Encounters

 I was just about to graduate from college when my mom asked me if I want to go suit shopping and if I’d applied for any jobs that might provide health benefits.  I looked at her square in the eye, “Mom, I think I want to go live in India for a year”.