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Notes On Responsible Tourism And Inca Trail Porters
Porters, doing heavy lifting and hard work to ensure travelers have a wonderful experience. Photo courtesy of Brian Holsclaw. “But I already paid $600 for the tour. Now I have to give more money? I...
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Exploring Sustainable Adventure In The Resort Destination Of Punta Cana,...
Swimming off the beach at Playa Blanca. The water is so green! “Do I need a bike lock?” The girl checking me in laughs. “A bike lock? Oh, you don’t need to worry about those kinds of things here.” The...
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Global Good: Your Ultimate Guide To Responsible Voluntourism
Photo courtesy of United Planet. Dear Potential Volunteers, Do you want a great volunteer travel experience and truly want to help? But you don’t want to get involved with unethical practices or bad...
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Can You Slow Travel On A Short Trip?
Slow traveling in Colombia’s Tayrona Park I’m an avid fan of slow travel, travel speak for, well, traveling slowly. I’d much rather stay in one destination for a long period of time and really get to...
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Tips For Giving Your Trip A Responsible Makeover
Amazing nature. Photo courtesy of Dr. Wendy Longo. In the USA, the Union of Concerned Scientists has found that 40% of the country’s fossil fuel related carbon dioxide emissions come from the...
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Conscious Travel: 10 Myths About Responsible Tourism
Lorikeets. Photo courtesy of aussiegall. There are many myths floating around about responsible tourism and what travelers should or shouldn’t be doing when they hit the road. To set the record...
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Delicious Lionfish: Responsible Eating In The Cayman Islands
Lionfish are gnarly-looked creatures. Photo courtesy of Florida Fish & Wildlife. An in-depth exploration of a new local dish that is helping to save the planet. Touted as one of the Caribbean’s...
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How To Take A Sustainable Foodie Field Trip From NYC
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How A Trip To Thailand Inspired One Traveler To Start A Nonprofit
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Sustainable Travel: How To Make Sure Your Next Trip Is A Green One
Photo courtesy of Ståle Grut/Unsplash I was born with the travel bug. As often as I could, I was off visiting and re-visiting places near and far, soaking in sea air, language, and culture. But as my...
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20 Best Travel Accessories & Essentials You Need For The Road
Over the years I’ve tried and tested a number of travel accessories and gear that I’ve both loved and hated. Below are 20 products that have won me over and are now incorporated into my travel routine...
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The World’s Best Destinations To Visit As A Vegetarian
Photo courtesy of Alexander Mueller/flickr I’ll start off by saying I’m not a vegetarian; however, I am a responsible tourist. So when Get Your Guide shared with me their latest infographic, shown...
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How One Traveler Is Bringing Literacy To Timbuktu & The Southern Sahara
Sometimes, a life-changing adventure doesn’t begin with careful planning, but with the simple flip of a coin — literally. At least, that’s how it went for intrepid traveler Barry Hoffner. And while...
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How A Trip To India Taught One Woman The Importance Of The Human Connection...
When Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew was selected to participate in the filming of a documentary called Friendly Captivity, which follows seven women from Dallas to India, she never imagined how this...
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How A Trip Mishap Led To The Birth Of A Positive Impact Travel Organization
The Samoa coastline In 2011, Ryan Brennell left everything he knew behind to go to New Zealand and find a way to play pro soccer. Months later, Ryan’s dream hit a dead end, and he found himself in a...
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Why You Should Avoid Orphanage Volunteer Programs
I Volunteered At An Orphanage, And Now I Campaign Against It. Photo via sevenMaps7/Shutterstock; Edited by Epicure & Culture. By Anna McKeon of the Better Care Network Back in 2010 I was fed up...
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One Orphan’s Experience Growing Up Around Voluntourists In Kenya
Child in Kenya. Photo via greg westfall/flickr. Text & Photos by Stephen Ucembe (unless otherwise noted) Stephen Ucembe founded the Kenya Society of Careleavers (KESCA) in 2009 to provide support...
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Forget the typical New York guide; here I highlight a top immersive cultural experience in NYC, a cooking workshop in a local immigrant home. The post This Is What Happens When You Cook In An Immigrant...
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Acts of kindness are often easy to do with a lasting impact. Here's one example of what happens when you buy a stranger a beer in NYC. The post This Is What Happens When You Buy A Stranger A Beer In...
View ArticleHow To Explore Venice (Responsibly) Beyond The Grand Canal
Looking for unique things to do in Venice, Italy? Read more to learn how to have a fun and responsible trip beyond the Grand Canal! The post How To Explore Venice (Responsibly) Beyond The Grand Canal...
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