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This is our final day on the Dominican Republic and our final Impact Activity: Reforestation. Nineteen of us gathered on the bus. Many of us were sore from previous day’s activities, but here we were, ready to tackle another project….
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Imagine if your home had dirt floors. When it rained , you had mud. Disease was your enemy. Keeping your children healthy was your primary concern. Fathom Impact joins with local cooperatives to place cement floors into homes which…
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The great thing about a Fathom Cruise is trying to help others. Bruce and I signed up for three Impact Activities. Today was our first one, teaching English in one of the schools. We boarded the bus at 8:00 for…
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The Adonia arrived in Amber Cove at 11:00 this morning. The overcast skies highlighted the emerald green mountains. I had not expected the beauty I beheld as the ship snuggled alongside the cement pier. There are approximately 270 people aboard…
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Fathom is travel with a purpose. “Impact travel with Fathom provides the opportunity to build community with like-minded travelers, become immersed in another culture, and work alongside its people to create enduring social impact.” A few months ago, John…
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It doesn’t take long once you are onboard Adonia to realize your experience with Fathom is going to be very different than anything you have probably ever experienced. True, you have boarded a ship, but don’t compare this vessel and…
Continue readingIn less than a week, we will enter the 2014 holiday season. Our focus will be on gift-giving, elegant parties, music, delicious food, family and friends. But, what if we were to set aside our luxurious life style to give…
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