For some tourists, seeing the giraffe-like, long neck women Kayans may seem like just another stop on a Thailand adventure of a lifetime. Many tourist …
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To Be Honest, I Just Want To Volunteer: Common Voluntourism Mistakes And How To Fix Them
That’s great – honesty is the best place to start – without honesty there are so many pitfalls – so many mistakes that well-meaning volunteers …
Are You A Responsible Tourism Operator Or Hotel? We Want To Know!
Here at Epicure & Culture, we’re obsessed with responsible tourism. Along with launching a Responsible Tourism Twitter Chat (#RTTC) this summer, we’re putting together a …
Get Involved: Responsible Tourism Twitter Chat Launches This Summer
Here at Epicure & Culture, we’re dedicated to educating our readers on responsible tourism and bringing to light issues and topics they may not be …
Traveling With A Purpose
Voluntourism. Ecotourism. Impact Travel. Green Travel. These are just a few of the names used to describe traveling in a more purposeful, positive manner. Conscious …
The Science Of Transformative Travel
Transformative travel. This was a major theme of last weekend’s New York Travel Festival. While there were a number of excellent panels and workshops, an overarching …
Medical Tourism: Are Cheaper Procedures Worth The Risk?
While even the thought of needing to take a trip to the hospital while on vacation is enough to make most travelers shudder, others make …
Conscious Travel: How To Have An Eco-Friendly Trip
These eco-friendly travel tips will help you have a more sustainable and responsible trip — while also enjoying a truly meanginful experience on the road!