Tag: Responsible Travel

Dimitra Christidi saw her Summer dream come true in the National Marine Park of Alonissos, Volunteering with dolphins in Greece. "Ever since I can remember I was fascinated by marine life and the million different organisms that resided in the aquatic habitat. But my excitement for cetaceans could not be hidden and that’s when I realized I wanted to learn every little fact about the dolphin life that I could possibly learn! So, coming across the Dolphin volunteering holiday I didn’t have a hard time choosing what plans I’d make for the following summer! Trip Preparation The communication with the team was flawless and the arrangements for my travels were made without any labor on my part. The day came and I arrived to the mesmerizing island of Alonissos, together with a friend of mine. We came to offer our services to the conservation team! However, we could also benefit ourselves from the chance of observing these amazing creatures in their natural habitat! Our stay was quite pleasant, in a small apartment offered by the NGO MOm that works for the protection of sea mammals. Located in the village that holds the main port of the island, yet situated in a nice elevated porch that offered a wonderful view of the rising sun in the morning. In general, Alonissos is a Greek island with lush vegetation, as opposed to the norm of the Aegean landscape, blue-green waters and quite forgotten by the tourist industry. Thus, we got the feeling we were exploring rarely walked paths.   Aboard the vessel Our days passed by aboard the Mom vessel, navigating through the waters of the Marine Park of Sporades, which is a Natura 2000 protected area. This is the point to mention- Do not forget to pack your sun cream! The sun

Are you worried your child is stuck behind a screen and wastes a beautiful day outside when on vacation? Encourage their curiosity by joining one of these Best Wildlife Holidays for Families!  1-Peloponnese Sea Turtle Conservation Holiday  Join the volunteering program by protecting sea turtles and raising awareness to beach members in this 9-day wildlife holiday for families. Children from 8 years old, with the guidance of an adult, can participate in various activities, like shielding the nesting sites and remove obstacles on the beaches. It’s a great way for kids to improve their multitasking and teamwork skills, as you’ll be working alongside wildlife charity ARCHELON members and like-minded travelers. This Greek NGO has been offering wildlife holidays for families, individuals and groups for decades! Check out more or book this holiday here. 2-Dolphin Conservation Holiday in Greece  A 7-day Greek Island holiday with daily dolphin tours in the Greek National Marine Park of Alonissos suitable for 11- year old children and above, where they conduct research on these swimming mammals’ behaviour and habits. In collaboration with MOm charity organization, you will learn about the various threats marine and coastal wildlife face and what you can do about it. A wildlife holiday for families you cannot miss! Click here for more information on this vacation with weekly departure in Summer. 3-Brown Bear Tracking  Bear charity organization CALLISTO invites adult and young nature lovers (from 12 years and older), to visit various wildlife hotspots in the Northern Mountains of Greece in this 5-day tour. With a local nature guide, children will be thrilled to explore brown bear habitat and learn the methods used to find them (always safe and non-exploitative). Upon visiting the local bear sanctuary, their encounter with real bears is guaranteed to remain unforgettable. Visit the tour page to book a tour