Why “Service Vacations” Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism – With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman | #135 cover art

Why “Service Vacations” Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism – With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman | #135

Why “Service Vacations” Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism – With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman | #135

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Kimberly Haley-Coleman, Founder and CEO of Globe Aware, breaks down one of the most important shifts in travel today: the move from passive tourism to purpose-driven service vacations. What began as a personal frustration with the lack of short-term, meaningful ways to engage abroad turned into a global organization connecting travelers with community-led projects across more than 25 countries. In this episode, we get into why traditional tourism—and even “voluntourism”—often falls short, what most people misunderstand about serving abroad, and why these experiences are less about helping and more about learning. Kimberly shares how stepping into a community with humility, not a savior mindset, leads to deeper cultural understanding and lasting personal impact. If you’ve ever felt like typical travel is missing something—or wondered how to experience the world in a more meaningful way—this episode will challenge how you think about going abroad.

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