We first learned about sympathy tourism this summer — and to put it bluntly, we’re not fans. To quote the author of the original post, Uncornered …
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Tips For An Interesting Museum Visit
Museums. For some people they lead to a feeling of anticipation while others picture an hour’s worth of yawns. Whichever camp you fall into, there’s …
Voluntourism: It’s Not All Bad, As Long As You Do It SMARTER
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 …
Tips For Giving Your Trip A Responsible Makeover
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 transportation …
Delicious Ways To Support The Local Economy While Traveling
Are you a responsible traveler wondering how to effectively support local economies while traveling? Epicure & Culture caught up with Richard McCarthy, the executive director …
Responsible Travel: A Unique Approach To Sustainable Marine Tourism
This is a guest post by Sarah Martin and Mark J. Spaulding of The Ocean Foundation Sustainable tourism goes beyond reusing towels and sheets, hotels …
Conscious Travel: 10 Myths About Responsible Tourism
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 …
Sustainable Tourism: Tips For The Savvy Traveler
Relaxing retreats. Exotic adventures. Romantic getaways. When planning your summer vacations, do you consider the impact of your travels on the environment and communities you …
Ethical Intentions: Why Giving Isn’t Always Good
For many people, the words “giving” and “good” are almost synonymous. Giving is a selfless act. It helps others. It makes both parties feel, well, …
Gift Guide: Top 12 Sustainable Food & Wine Finds For A Delicious Holiday
From savvy home cooks to serious gourmands, food and wine holidays gifts from sustainable or charitable companies are always appealing. Here’s our suggestion list of …