In this episode of Travel Time Stories, hosts Shannon and Ann explore the concept of luxury travel intertwined with philanthropy through a conversation with Christopher Hill of Hands Up Holidays. Christopher shares his transformative journey from investment banking to creating travel experiences that allow guests to engage in meaningful volunteer work while enjoying high-end travel. The discussion covers the mutual benefits of philanthropy volunteering, the importance of fami...
Welcome back to Travel Time Stories with Shannon! Today, Shannon and Ann sit down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of @GlobeAware a nonprofit dedicated to culturally respectful, community-driven volunteer travel programs around the world. 💬 In this episode: — How Globe Aware began — The difference between ethical volunteer travel vs. “voluntourism” — Powerful stories from families, communities, and volunteers — What travelers can expect on their first Globe Aware trip — How...
What if a single handmade bed could spark a global movement? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, we sit down with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the nonprofit organization on a mission to ensure that “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” What started in a garage with one bunk bed has grown into more than 400 chapters across 47 states and 4 countries — delivering over 350,000 beds to children in need. In this powerful and inspiring conversa...
