Help Passports with Purpose Build Libraries in Zambia, Africa

Passports with Purpose 2011

It’s back. Passports with Purpose  offers the easiest way to support a worthwhile cause and assist with your holiday shopping needs. This year the travel blogging community has banded together to promote reading.

Passports with Purpose is celebrating their fourth year of fund raising for a cause. I’m pleased to say that this What a Trip Travel Blogger has supported Passports with Purpose from the start and I continue to be involved in 2011.

Last year we raised nearly $64,128. to construct a village in India – construction is already underway.  In 2009 we funded and built The Passports school in rural Cambodia – it opened in early October of 2010.

This year, more than 100 travel bloggers from around the world will participate in Passports with Purpose 2011.

Together, with your support, we plan to build libraries in Zambia. This year, we’re supporting Room to Read, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating children.  Did you know that more than half of Zambians are 16 years old or younger? It follows that the country’s educational system faces an incredible burden with high illiteracy rates. Raising $80,000, we will build two libraries in Southern Africa!

Passport with Purpose Prizes

This week you will be able to see a list of prizes on the Passports With Purpose website. Each donated prize will link back to a full description of the prizes on the blogger’s website

Your purchase of a $10 raffle ticket will help support Passports with Purpose and ultimately build several libraries in Zambia. For each $10 in donations that you make to Room to Read, you will will be entered to win a prize (or prizes) of your choice. The fundraiser begins on November 30th and closes on December 16, 2011. All proceeds go directly to Room to Read.

What a Trip Passport with Purpose Prize Package

Thank you to my generous sponsors and Passports with Purpose Platinum Sponsor Round the World with Us.  This year I have prizes donated from Secrets Marquis Los Cabos and a gift certificate to accompany this Mexico dream vacation from Luxury Avenue.

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

Luxury in Los Cabos, Mexico

Secrets Marquis Los Cabos is donating a three night stay at their luxury property in Los Cabos, including dinner for two with one bottle of Marquis wine. In addition Luxury Travel Avenue has donated a private shopping tour with a welcome bag and $1,000 peso gift card (value of approximately $85 USD depending on the exchange rate when redeemed) , making the value of this prize package worth $2,085. USD

Have you started your holiday shopping? Doesn’t it feel good to give back to a worthy cause, helping children have access to quality books and reading materials?

Seasons Greetings from What a Trip

Check back often to see our progress for the 2011 Passports with Purpose and thank YOU for making a difference! Seasons Greetings.

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Passports with Purpose 2010

Help Passports with Purpose Build a Village in India

Passports with Purpose 2010

The power of community is strong. No more is this evident than in the vibrant travel blogging community.

Passports with Purpose is celebrating their third year of fund raising for a cause. I’m pleased to say that this What a Trip travel blogger has supported Passports with Purpose from the start and I continue to be involved in 2010.

Last year we raised nearly $30,000 to build and supply a school in rural Cambodia.  The Passports school opened in early October of 2010.

This year, more than 100 travel bloggers from around the world will participate in Passports with Purpose 2010.

Together, with your support, we are building a village in India. This year, we’re supporting Land for Tillers’ Freedom or LAFTI, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of the Dalit (untouchable) population in India.  Raising $50,000, we will provide homes for those who have never had a roof over their heads!

Passport with Purpose Prizes

This week you will be able to see a list of prizes on the Passports With Purpose website. Each donated prize will link back to a full description of the prizes on the blogger’s website

Your purchase of a $10 raffle ticket will help support Passports with Purpose and ultimately build a village in India. For each $10 in donations that you make to LAFTI, you will will be entered to win a prize (or prizes) of your choice. The fundraiser begins on November 15th and closes on December 15, 2010. All proceeds go directly to LAFTI.

Hurtigruten's MS Trollfjord on a Norwegian Coastal Voyage

What a Trip Passports with Purpose 2010 Prizes

Thank you to my generous sponsors and Passports with Purpose Platinum Sponsor BootsnAll.  This year I have prizes donated from Hurtigruten and Briggs & Riley.

Norwegian Coastal Voyage on Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is donating a seven-day Norwegian Coastal Voyage or the six-day Southbound Voyage for two aboard one of Hurtigruten fourteen cruise ships.  The suggested retail value of this Hurtigruten cruise is $1,037 pp. Thank you Hurtigruten for your $2,074 donation.  Read my posts about the many ports we visit on this Norwegian Coastal cruise.

Briggs & Riley Explore 22" Upright Carry-on Luggage Review

Briggs & Riley Luggage Donation

Briggs & Riley, a second year sponsor for What a Trip, is donating their BRX Explore 22″ Carry-on bag. I reviewed this 7.5 lb. bag and highly endorse it. The suggested retail value of the upright is $290. For a $10 donation to Passports with Purpose, you may be able to own this piece of luggage.

Seasons Greetings from What a Trip

Check back often to see our progress for the 2010 Passports with Purpose and thank YOU for making a difference! Seasons Greetings.

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Today the Travel Bloggers' Caravan stops here at What a Trip!

Briggs & Riley 20" Carry-On For 2009 I have prizes donated from Briggs & Riley and OtterBox.

Briggs & Riley is donating a Baseline 20" Carry-On Expandable Wide-Body Upright

This expandable wheeled carry-on is ideal for those who want one bag for both domestic and international air travel. The shorter and wider configuration offers maximum packing capacity while still fitting in the overhead. Retail value $369.

OtterBox is donating a $100 gift certificate.

Otter Box iPhone Defender Box ReviewThis Colorado-based company started with something as simple as a box. OtterBox was created in 1996, building cases geared to the klutzy traveler who has broken a device. I prefer to think of my OtterBox as offering stylish and rugged protection for my iPhone and my active lifestyle.

Each OtterBox ranges in price to $50; you'll be able to select two boxes with your gift certificate!

POST A COMMENT TO WIN!

Do you have a favorite destination you like to visit during the holidays? Post a comment today — holiday-related or about any other travel topic  — and let me know about it and you’ll be entered to win my travel prizes!

Win a Briggs & Riley Bag and OtterBox $100 Gift Certificate
One lucky reader will be randomly chosen from all entries to win the prize pack. Contest starts at midnight on December 9 and ends the same day at 11:59 pm. Only residents of the United States are eligible to enter and win.

How to Enter 
Comment on this post between 12:00 am (midnight) and 11:59 pm on December 9, 2009. You’ll need to include your e-mail address so I can make contact if you’re the winner. Good luck!

Win More Prizes This Month!
Don’t forget to enter the daily Travel Bloggers’ Caravan giveaway. The Caravan stops at J The Travel Authority tomorrow. See the entire Travel Bloggers’ Caravan schedule here.