Are you the type of traveler who loves to get off the beaten path? Who values experiences over things? Who believes travel goes deeper than a fantastic meal? Then the Postcard Academy travel podcast is for you.

Each week, I interview people who packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. You’ll get their insider travel recommendations on the best food and cultural experiences in the most interesting places around the globe. You’ll also discover travel hacks to find cheap flights and travel deals, and hear personal expat stories that offer guidance on how to live, work, volunteer, and travel abroad.

I’m your host, Sarah Mikutel, an American who’s been living, working, and traveling around Europe since 2010 (and visiting long before that). Enjoy the show!

Posts tagged responsible tourism

Animal Lover? This Belize Animal Sanctuary Wants Volunteers Like You

Belize Zoo (really an animal sanctuary) offers a hands-on internship program that lasts from two to four weeks. Just want to visit? The money from your ticket will go to taking care of beautiful creatures like Junior Buddy, the zoo’s 11-year-old jaguar.

Destinations, Interviews, Travel TipsSarah MikutelJune 4, 2018Postcard Academy, travel, expat life, Belize Zoo, animal sanctuary, Belize, responsible tourism, ethical travel, tapir

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Volunteer Abroad and What You Should Do Instead

National Geographic Traveler of the Year Shannon O’Donnell literally wrote The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook. However, she says that, for most of us, volunteering abroad is not the best way to help the communities we visit. Here's what is.

Interviews, Travel TipsSarah MikutelApril 19, 2018Postcard Academy, travel, Shannon O’Donnell, solo travel, female travel, global volunteering, social enterprise, digital nomad, location independent, responsible tourism, ethical travel, A Little Adrift, Grassroots Volunteering