Travel Carnival 5: Photos Worth 1,000 Words

Welcome to the 5th travel carnival, where photos speak volumes. A few entries include photos (applause, please) while others do not. Nonetheless, there's quite a potpourri of perspectives and journeys. Read on...

• Kelly Curtis presents Wish for You, with a trip to Mackinac Island solidifying the bond between mother and daughter. The last two photos in the slide show are priceless.
• Joe Kissell presents Neuschwanstein Castle saying, "Of the several castles built by the eccentric king Ludwig II of Bavaria, none is more recognizable than Neuschwanstein, which inspired Cinderella's Castle at the Disney theme parks."
• Kelly Vaughan presents Şile: a walk on the Beach, giving us a look at seascapes of a Turkish beach town. My interpretation? Cloudy days have unique beauty if you look at them in the right way.
• David presents Philanthropic Travel Worldwide, giving us a glimpse of why and how five-star travel in developing worlds can allow you to dip your toes in humanitarian work without seemingly wrinkling clothes or getting dirty. There are two contrasting photos: one of three smiling children living in a developing country, and another of two starchy, white adults hugging an elephant trunk. The photos are fascinating. My idea of a volunteer vacation is people getting a little grimy with their "up close" experiences. But who knows. Maybe the pampered approached would be my preference when I decide to book a volunteer vacation. There's also an interesting label for indigenous folk in this post: "bottom of the pyramid." Hmm. Thoughts, anyone?
• Maureen O'Brien presents Lake of the Ozarks, pitching her camping trailor for condo travel at the Ozarks in Missouri.

Carnival submissions sans photos:

• Madeleine Begun Kane brings husband-wife road trip, weekend getaway humor to life with her rendition of Taking A Vacation on the Contract Plan.
• Jennefer presents Travel to Russia: Moscow giving more recommendations (and links) to major and minor Moscow attractions, activities, and walkabouts than I think I've seen anywhere. From the Kremlin to Gorky Park to Lenin's Masouleum to the Bolshoi Ballet and beyond, she's done her research.
• Tracy Coenen presents A Tour of New Orleans and the Damage Left by Hurricane Katrina. A first-hand account of the realities of the hurricane aftermath. Seems like touring New Orleans is like touring Ground Zero - doing so is out of concern and curiosity. An insightful read.
• Zane HM presents Ol' Grand Fort Lily (1885) Betong and adds color to a bit of Asian history likely little known outside of Asia.
• Leslie Carbone presents Sunday Morning in Rehoboth, an ode to a Bentley.
• Stephen Harris presents One of Those Days, a kiwi's perspective on business travel to Brisbane, Australia and how hotel rooms can feel like home sweet home after "one of those days."

Thanks for reading and, contributing bloggers, thanks for sharing your perspectives and photos. Submit your blog article to the next edition of carnival of travel using the carnival submission form. Past posts and future travel carnival information/editions can be found on the blog carnival index page. Sixth edition theme: family travel (any way your slice it). Publish date: Monday, Oct. 16th.

Comments

[David]

Jocelyn -

Philanthropic Travel is a safe alternative to Voluntourism for families who desire an authentic cross cultural connection with locals and the humanitarian outreach projects that enhance those locals lives.

Philanthropic Travel or Vountourism?
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/philanthropic_travel_v_voluntourism/

Teach your kids philanthropy while traveling.
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/affluent_parents_dedicated_to_instilling_strong_values_in_their_children/

Many travelers prefer not to use their time in a foriegn country paying for the experience of being a day laborer while sleeping in spartan accomodations Voluntourism/Peace Corps style.

Instead, they are choosing to enjoy the deluxe experience, accomodations, ambience and cuisine they expect while dedicating a morning or afternoon to personally connecting with the people their generous tax deductible contributions will support. Philanthropic travelers have funded in projects like these in Zambia, Burma, Tanzania and elsewhere in the developing world.

Exquisite Safaris Zambia School Project:
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/philanthropic_travel_zambia/

Exquisite Safaris Burma Clean Water Project:
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/world_water_crisis/

Exquisite Safaris Tanzania Initiative:
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/kirua_good_hope_womens_cooperative/

"BOP = Bottom of the Pyramid"

"Bottom of the Pyramid," is a term coined by C. K. Prahalad in his book, "The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid. Eradicating Poverty Through Profits" (Wharton School Publishing)

Eradicating Poverty Through Profits
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/bottom_of_the_pyramid/

"C. K. Prahalad argues that companies must revolutionize how they do business in developing countries if both sides of that economic equation areto prosper. Drawing on a wealth of case studies, his compelling new book offers an intriguing blueprint for how to fight poverty with profitability."
- Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft

Thanks for including Exquisite Safaris Philanthropic Travel Worldwide in the travel carnival.

-David
http://www.exquisitesafaris.com/index.php/journal/more/my_first_philanthropic_travel/