Where to go in 2018 — and actually make a difference | Travel Newsletter

The latest travel news from the San Francisco Chronicle. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.         Travel               Friday, December 29, 2017     Where to go in 2018 — and actually make a difference   An increasing number of travelers are putting a philanthropic twist on travel, even if only adding a day or so of volunteering to a typical trip. Critics, however, have reservations about so-called "voluntourism," noting that, for all their good intentions, drop-in volunteers might be doing more harm than good.     Continue Reading           Spud Hilton: Easy ways to inspire a child's global curiosity     Continue Reading       One Day, One Place: Exploring other side of Amsterdam     Continue Reading         Airline rules lowering the I.Q. of 'smart luggage'   Continue Reading           Suite Spot: Sweeping vistas at Bodega Bay Lodge     Continue Reading       Travel Troubleshooter: Noisy builders tear down vacation     Continue Reading           Rick Steves: In Sicily, you'll find Italy at its extreme     Continue Reading         Support journalism. Support democracy. Get daily insights into stories that resonate throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Click here for current San Francisco Chronicle subscription offers.           Connect     Facebook     Twitter     Pinterest     Instagram   About   Privacy Policy   Terms of Use         901 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103 ©2017 Hearst Communications, Inc.