November 16, 2012 – November 25, 2012
This November, spend your vacation harvesting social justice! Participate in a transformative international travel experience. Global Exchange is sponsoring several highly motivated individuals to travel to Nicaragua this harvest season and work with a Fair Trade coffee cooperative (CECOCAFEN).
November 20, 2012 – November 29, 2012
Costa Rica is a study in contrasts. In the last decade Costa Rica has become an immensely popular tourism destination, known for its stunning scenery, abundant natural resources and diverse wildlife. With its extensive network of national parks, Costa Rica is at the forefront of the international conservation movement and has become synonymous with "ecotourism": socially responsible travel that theoretically conserves the environment while improving the welfare of local people.
December 22, 2012 – December 30, 2012
The holidays are a special time to visit Oaxaca, especially to experience its renowned food culture. From elaborate moles to countless corn-based dishes; mezcal (a tequila-like spirit) to hot chocolate: food is in the spotlight. As part of our Food Sovereignty delegation to Oaxaca, you will have the opportunity to experience Christmas in Oaxaca, as well as the “Night of the Radishes,” a unique festival celebrating food, farming and creativity.
December 27, 2012 – January 4, 2013
In Brazil, former urban guerrilla and political prisoner Dilma Rousseff was elected the country’s first female president in October. Her election signals the changing role of women (and grassroots activism) in the largest and fastest-growing country in South America.
December 27, 2012 – January 4, 2013
Similar to other countries in South America, Ecuador has traditionally suffered from the so-called "resource curse:" high poverty and inequality in a land of plentiful natural resources. Despite this fact, Ecuador serves as a model for some of the most far-reaching efforts to provide ecologically and socially-sustainable alternatives to the corporate global economy.
December 28, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Global Exchange Reality Tours has been contracted to arrange a New Years delegation on behalf of The Center for Cuban Studies focused on Sustainable Cuban Society and Culture from December 28, 2012 - January 6, 2013.
December 28, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Global Exchange Reality Tours has been contracted to arrange a New Years delegation on behalf of The Center for Cuban Studies focused on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning from December 28, 2012 - January 6, 2013.Global Exchange is a licensed Travel Service Provider by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Participants will travel as under the General License, unless other arrangements have been made.
Custom Tour
January 2, 2013 – January 16, 2013
This program will provide a close look at vital issues facing Cuba today with a particular focus on sustainable agriculture and social welfare. Issues include: sustainable social development and community involvement, historical and current policies and programs, and the role of culture in all aspects of Cuban life.
Custom Tour
January 2, 2013 – January 16, 2013
Custom Tour
January 4, 2013 – January 13, 2013
This educational tour for students and faculty of Antioch University, New England, will be an immersion in sustainable agriculture and urban gardens policy and practice in Cuba, as well as broader environmental topics, presented within a context of overall Cuban history and current reality.
