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In this episode of Power of Play, Amanda is joined by Greg Bennick, the founder and director of One Hundred for Haiti, a non-profit organization dedicated to long-term social development in Haiti. Greg is also a motivational speaker, speaking for TedX, Fortune 500 companies, and many major universities.In 2010, Greg joined a sailboat run bringing 12,000 lbs. of supplies to Haiti after the devastating earthquake. He had been to the country eight months before and, wanting to check up on his friends, chose to stay there after landing. He then started his non-profit program, One Hundred for Haiti, which originally began as a relief effort, but realizing this creates a cycle of dependency, he chose to evolve into a development agency. Greg is a well-versed traveler, spending time not only in Haiti but all over the globe. He and Amanda discuss their top travel tips, including seeing the area like a local and traveling with dietary restrictions. Greg recommends seeing not only the top landmarks of an area but also visiting hangouts frequented mostly by locals. While he also recommends apps like Happy Cow which allow you to find plant-based and vegan restaurants, he stresses the importance of connecting with locals and how this can lead to more than just great restaurant recommendations. Traveling is a fun adventure, but it is important to take time for self-care while on the move. Greg shares how he takes care of himself while he is traveling, as well as when he is home. Check out One Hundred for Haiti at http://www.onehundredforhaiti.org/Greg Bennick's Website at http://www.gregbennick.comGreg Bennick's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbennick/Your Travel Specialists at www.pleasegoaway.com