Hub World Travel // April Newsletter 2008

April Newsletter 2008

Hub World Travel announces the Better World Fund.

It's official! The Hub World Travel "Better World Fund" is launched! We celebrated this watershed occasion with a waterfalls hike in the beautiful Columbia Gorge. After an overcast start to the day the clouds gave way to clear skies, affording panoramic views of the Columbia River and the Gorge. Our loop hike took us up the Wahkeena Falls Trail, with its many cascades tumbling past towering trees and fern-covered canyon walls. We returned via the Gorge's signature Multnomah Falls, with a stop at the top to peer down on the scene below. Then we headed to the historic Multnomah Falls lodge for a delicious and well-earned brunch.

During brunch the Founder of Hub World Travel, David Penilton, shared his vision for the Better World Fund as one way for Hub World Travel to be a better world citizen by giving back to our global community. The first beneficiary of the fund is the Ethiopia Project, a Portland-based nonprofit working to alleviate the impacts of poverty in Ethiopia.

In keeping with its mission to serve travelers while benefiting the people and places we visit, HUB World Travel partners with non-governmental organizations that do work throughout the world. In addition to special fundraising and awareness-raising events, we offer adventure and "voluntourism" trips to countries across the glove. Stay tune for more opportunities to lend a helping hand while having a great time.

Portland, Oregon’s art scene is widely recognized for its talented artists, galleries, and historic contributions to non-profit orgagnizations. Portland’s art scene is a significant contributor to the city’s progress. Our story today features two of Portland’s most renown local artists:

Katherine Ace: Currently featured at the Froelich Gallery, located at 716 N.W. Davis, in Portland’s Pearl District. Learn more

Karen Esler: Currently featured at the Augen Gallery two galleries, 817 S.W. 2nd and 716 N.W Davis. Learn more

Upcoming Events

A Weekend of climbing at the renowned Smith Rock State Park in
central Oregon. All levels are welcomed.
Learn More

What’s included:

Professional Guide; Gear (harness, climbing shoes, belay device, &
chalk/chalk bag); Transportation (from Portland) to Smith Rock & back;
Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner); Lodging (camping)
*** Tents, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, & other gear are available upon
request for additional fee.

Price:$200

For more information, contact Garrett Hampton,
Director of Event Planning, at:

garrett.hampton@hubworldtravel.com
800.637.3110

Pacific NW Bike Tour

July 25 - 28, 2008 (4 days)

This tour will raise money to help women in Ghana start their own small businesses and to provide footwear for kids and adults in Ethiopia. For more information, see: Women in Progress, and, The Ethiopia Project.
Sign Up.

At Hub World Travel, we care about people and places. Some of our events raise funds for humanaritian work abroad and at home. Click here for more information about voluntouring.

Wine Tours
Columbia Gorge Tours
Portland Art Scene
Brewery Tours
Shopping Tours
Rock Climbing Events

Trips Under Development

New Orleans Adventure & Voluntorism
Ghana Adventure & Voluntourism
Portland Art Scene Tours

Calendar of Events
South America Adventure 4
Pacific Northwest Adventure Tour (USA)
South America Holiday Tour

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