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Long Distance Hiking Trails: How One Woman Completed California’s 800-Mile El Camino Real

Food, wine & culture for the ethical traveler

This post originally appeared on Jessie on a Journey Love long distance hiking trails? Have you ever wanted to walk in solitude, finding your own …
No matter the name, the intent is the same: travel with the lightest environmental and socio-cultural footprint possible to maintain or improve conditions in all communities around the world and ensure their health for years to come.

Since the rise of ecotourism in the 1980s, there has been a shift in travel habits — a move from the all-inclusive resort to seeking out natural environments to witness natural wonders.

Just as it’s easy for people to cause disarray at home, it’s easy for travelers to do the same abroad. Responsible travel means certain responsibilities.

Anyone who has traveled to a developing country knows the situation well — you arrive in a new place, whether a remote village or a …

For responsible travelers wanting to volunteer on an archaeological excavation or science expedition, there’s a lot to consider. This guide can help.

An animal that elicits fascination, the tiger is a focal point of conservation and wildlife tourism, though the latter can be responsible or irresponsible.

Curious if zoos can be ethical? Here’s all you need to know to plan a responsible nature-focused getaway.

Travel isn’t just about the sites, but the people. Better respect local culture with these essential tips, and have a more immersive experience, as well.

When you think of Italian food, what comes to mind? Caprese salad? Lasagna? Margherita pizza? With very few exceptions, it’s likely that the cuisine of …