As more of us focus on giving back, minimizing social/environmental harm, and increasing world understanding, responsible/ethical tourism has become an enduring travel trend, and one with deep implications for our planet and all of us.
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Adam Jones When it comes to "dark tourism," there's a fine line between education and voyeurism. While locals in Bosnia often see dark tourism as a way to tell their stories and educate visitors, some visitors may approach these sites with a 'thrill-seeking' mindset, which can be problematic. Some may also view it as sensationalized and morbid, but it's all about respect and understanding the gravity of these places, and how such horrors may be avoided in the future. Bosnians themselves come…
Read more…Thailand is world-famous for its elephants – majestic, intelligent, and deeply rooted in the nation’s culture. For centuries, elephants have been symbols of strength, wisdom, and royal power. However, with the rise of mass tourism many elephants have been forced into unethical practices such as circus tricks, logging, and tourist rides. Fortunately, times are changing. Today, ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are leading the way in animal welfare, allowing visitors to meet these gentle…
Read more…Post-pandemic, many people´s desire to see the world is tempered with an awareness of travel's negative impact. So specialist tour operator Ranch Rider has rounded up five dream horseback adventures that align with our newfound consciousness: read post
Read more…Harley´s Bar Prague "Overtourism" is a hot topic these days in the travel sector, and the popularity of a number of destinations continues to burgeon, cities especially in Europe such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubrovnik, Prague, and Venice have found themselves grappling increasingly with its challenges. With the influx of visitors, the delicate balance between tourism and local life is at risk. In response, the Czech Republic (aka Czechia) is implementing measures such as bar-crawl bans and…
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Perhaps we should define Responsible Travel before we start the discussion. In it's simplest form, I think it has to:
1) Provides for conservation measures.
2) Includes meaningful community participation and
3) Is profitable and can sustain itself.
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