As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, & increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism is becoming a hot travel trends, & one with deep implications for our planet & its people.
An Africa tour operator which focuses on ethical tourism and voluntourism
We used to have a desire to kick back on holiday, but now the desire to give back has moved to the forefront when it comes to booking that dream trip. Proof that there’s more than one way to join in with the “feel good” factor, the “Travelling Eco-Book Depository” combines the traditional idea of recycling with the ethical mindset of today’s travellers – “reduce, reuse, recycle,” entering the travel sphere. Simplistic it may be, but while most initiatives are generally tour operator led,…
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One of the great travel blogs I follow is Sand in My Suitcase, from British-Columbia-based (and Tripatini member) Janice Mucalov and her husband Geroge. Several months ago they published a thoughtful post on what it means to travel responsibly, minimizing harm to the planet and local societies while maximizing the benefits, with a lot of great examples across all travel sectors throughout the world, plus 30 tips on how each of us can put these concepts into action when we travel. They put a lot of though and effort into this, and because responsible travel is more vital than ever in our endangered biosphere, I urge you to read it: https://sandinmysuitcase.com/responsible-tourist/?fbclid=IwAR2DgX5d...
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