Launched on Feb 1st, 2006, True Travellers Society (TTS) is a Canadian based not-for-profit organization created by travellers, for travellers. We are dedicated to providing free information that will help independent travellers get the most out of their experiences abroad. We believe that truly travelling is more than simply visiting a country and taking in the sites with other tourists. Truly travelling involves immersing oneself with the local people, activities, and environment. This is the goal of many travellers. However, the greatest barrier to truly travelling is obtaining the information on how it can be done. This is exactly the reason why TTS was formed. We aim to eliminate this barrier by providing a centralized location where this information can be shared. Our goal is to provide information that will enable you to organize your own meaningful travel around the world.

As opposed to other sites this site is member driven, not industry driven. It relies on information submitted by its users. This is your site and community, so if you have an idea, please contribute. Here is your opportunity to make a difference. The more you contribute, the more others will have the opportunity to learn from your experiences, and the better this resource becomes.

Another difference between our organization and most others that you will find in the meaningful travel industry, is that our information is FREE! We are not travel agents; we simply provide information. We do not charge our users or members for this information.

To provide you with the best information, we focus on two groups:

• Travellers: Travellers are our best resource. They have the first hand experiences and the knowledge that we want to share. We encourage all of our members, travellers, and site users to share their stories and adventures so others can have similar experiences.

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): CSOs provide travellers with the opportunity to participate in meaningful volunteer experiences around the world. They are dedicated to improving their communities. They work on a range of issues including education, conservation, and humanitarianism. CSOs are also involved with eco-tourism, housing construction, and community development projects.

TTS is dedicated to continually improve the service we provide. Therefore, we welcome any suggestion on how we can better meet your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Safe and happy travels.

Andrew Wahba
True Travellers Society

andrew @ truetravellers.org (without spaces)