Walking the World and Helping It at the Same Time

Walking the World group — all aged 50-plus — hikes in Ireland. Photo from Walking the World

In a previous post I talked about Walking the World, an adventure  tour company headed by veteran guide Ward Luthi, which caters just to travelers age 50 and up and specializes in walking and hiking trips in Europe, Asia, Latin America and beyond.

Luthi — who has met challenges as an Outward Bound instructor and successful tour company owner since 1987 — is now taking on new ones: giving back to local people around the world — particularly to those in Central America — who, as he puts it, “have given so much to me and my fellow travelers.”

Giving back is one of three pillars of Walking the World’s motto: “Get Up — Go Wild — Give Back.”

“Get Up” essentially means getting off the couch or up from… Continue reading →