I love taking vacations that aren't mainstream; vacations that are different, enriching or educational. This book is a great compilation of 100 opportunities to experience the world outside of the well-worn pathways. Why go to Turkey and just tour ruins when you can learn to shake and shimmy doing a belly dance; the gobek atmak? Instead of just viewing art in some of Russia's fabulous museums, study classic Russian art at Catherine the Great's Academy. Make Goods from the Woods in Sweden or Strut your stuff at Rio's Carnaval. These are only the chapter titles--the descriptions are more detailed obviously and give you a sense of whether this type of vacation is for you.



Within the pages of this book you'll find four chapters chock full of alternatives to sightseeing, eating out, and viewing ruins. Chapter one contains arts and crafts getaways, Chapter two focuses on volunteer vacations, chapter three details learning vacations and finally chapter four focuses on wellness escapes. You can learn Swahili while studying Rhinos in Kenya in one of Earthwatch's Kenya projects. Or you can enter a zany boat race in Australia. There are vacations to appeal to your brain, your heart, and your body. Go Thailand and earn your Elephant driving license. Anyone for cycling across Cuba?



I would suggest you check out the websites attached to each project. Often the sponsoring organization has other opportunities to explore if the one in the book isn't quite what you are ready for. For instance Earthwatch (the Rhino project referred to above) has 75 or more projects if you don't feel ilke risking being chased by the nearly blind rhinos. I only found one nonworking link while checking out alternative vacations that I'd be interested in.



Other good resources, if you are into adventure vacations include Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others, Volunteer Vacations Across America: Immersion Travel USA, The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures: Internships, Summer Jobs, Seasonal Work, Volunteer Vacations, and Transitions Abroad to name a few books out there.

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