Suite101 is proud to welcome a visionary globetrotter to our Outdoor & Recreation section as one of Guest Writers. Nate Cavalieri has authored a range of books for Lonely Planet including recent guides to Chicago, California and Puerto Rico. He is the co-author of Volunteer: A Travelers Guide To Making A Difference Around The World. Nate offers tips for travellers thinking about this field in two articles on Suite101, and also shares his views on travel writing in a wide-ranging, three-part interview with Suite101 writers Jennifer Miner, Alan Sorum, and Karen Lotter.

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