February 26, 2010

PEPY Philosophies

Have you read our PEPY Philosophies? We’d love it if you would! Check it out and comment below, or click here for a permanent link. In […]
February 6, 2010

More PEPY press

This has been a great week for PEPY press! You may remember that back in September PEPY were announced as one of the three winners of […]
January 11, 2010

PEPY Tours featured in the VolunTourism “Watch List”

David Clemmons of Voluntourism.org made a list of people and companies to watch in the growth of volunteer tourism, and PEPY Tours is on the list!  Check […]
November 27, 2009

Lessons Learned in the USA

I just got back from the US. Spanning two worlds that are so different, where I am perceived so differently can be confusing for the brain.  […]
November 16, 2009

Tips for Travelers Looking to Volunteer Abroad

The following interview with Daniela was featured on yourtravelchoice.org about her thoughts on what someone who is thinking about volunteering should consider.  It also speaks to […]
November 2, 2009

A Skeptical Look at Voluntourism

The South China Morning Post recently featured the article below about voluntourism.  It includes quotes from us at PEPY Tours,  as well as some other friends […]
October 28, 2009

PEPY on the Impact of NGOs and Voluntourism

Adventure couple Dave and Deb have climbed, paddled, hiked, and biked their way through five continents. As they discover the world, their goal is to teach […]
October 27, 2009

Global Agents for Change and PEPY

We have a new exciting trip this winter!  Based on our shared values and outlook on responsible tourism, PEPY is partnering with Global Agents for Change, […]
October 25, 2009

PEPY & Peace Boat “Discover Asia” Tour

The new year is approaching, and with it comes a brand new PEPY tour! At PEPY we believe that the best ideas come when like-minded individuals […]
September 2, 2009

Voluntourism 101

The PEPY team has been working to develop a new site called Voluntourism101 to share effective practices and lessons learned in volunteer tourism. As we have […]
August 31, 2009

Voluntourism at PEPY

If and when we choose to use the word “volunteer” or “voluntourism” in our writing about PEPY, we often get both internal and external criticism. We […]
August 28, 2009

“Lessons I Learned” — A New Site Focused On Our Learnings!

PEPY Founder, Daniela Papi, has decided to take her lessons learned discussions to a new site. Her blog, “Lessons I Learned”  focuses on the things she […]