Here’s our favourite links we found this week:

Tibetans have taken to the streets in a fight for freedom. Add your voice to the global petition.

Thinking of volunteering abroad in Thailand? How about eco-friendly volunteering? Check out a few great options.

A must read if you’re still in the dark about the quagmire in the Middle East: Five Things You Need to Know to Understand the Latest Violence in Iraq.

What would BNT do without our wonderful contributors? Here’s an article homage to you: Writing for peanuts and loving it.

The 2008 Travvies are now open for nominations! Last year, BNT was a respectful runner-up in a few categories. With your help, maybe this year we’ll win some! Consider nominating us for:

• Best Travel Blog
• Best Group-Written Travel Blog
• Best Informative/Practical Blog

Spring break is just about over, but these timeless travel tips with your kids won’t go out of style: Tips for a Smooth Travel Day With Kids

Lastly, the feel good story of the week is a guy who got mugged…and made sure to give the thief his own jacket.

Enjoy the weekend!

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.