Voluntourism combine volunteer work with holidays. Two college graduates, Alexandra Panzer and David Gumbiner set off on a five-month tour of Europe and Asia with emphasis on volunteering in green projects.

While in Europe, they traveled to the Lot Valley and worked in an organic farm. Their host didn't forget to feed them and make them discover the wines of Cahors: "Our plates were laden with shallots, onions, and potatoes we'd picked from the ground ourselves and cheese we had helped to make. There was always some delicious bottle of Cahors wine in his cellar that we just had to try, and Eric did his best to teach us the nuances of each local vintage."

To learn more on Alexandra and David's cultinary and vinous experience, read Alexandra's blog!