Voluntourism (volunteer tourism) is a growing travel trend. It involves trading a typical vacation for an experience volunteering in local humanitarian and non profit initiatives in various regions of the world. It is an opportunity for others to assist women, men and children in need.

An abroad internship is an overseas work opportunity, usually during school breaks but may also occur over the course of a school year or semester, that offers in return various internship experiences, Support, Transition to life abroad, Placement at a reputable company, Room and board, Activities/excursions. 

Responsible travel requires that local people and visitors take responsibility and action to make tourism more sustainable. It is achieved through participating in local activities such as dining in local restaurants, buying locally made souvenirs and gifts, visiting the local markets and using a local tour guide,etc. In this way, money circulates and stays in the local community and its  people.

It is a form of tourism in which local residents host visitors in their communities and provide them with accommodation for a set fee. It ensures that local communities have full access to different cultures and people. In this way, the economic and cultural benefits of tourism stays in and for the hosting family / community. This type of tourism also enables visitors to gain a cultural experience from a local perspective, which helps enhance societal understanding and gives a direct and transparent insight into the country, its culture, its people, its customs and traditions away from any stereotypes and prejudgments.