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 …
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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, …
Exploring Ethically: Top 10 Blogs For Responsible Travel
Few things in life are more exciting and rewarding than international travel. Travel opens you up to new people, new environments, new cultures and new …
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 …
The Plight Of Burmese Women Refugees (And How You Can Help)
Imagine a life as a victim of gender based violence and discrimination where you are living in constant fear. With a military regime that uses …
A Question Of Ethics: Guilt-Free Tourism In Mediterranean Countries
The Mediterranean countries have obvious appeal for travelers with their white-sand beaches, colorful diet, historic towns and gorgeous natural landscapes. Whether you have your heart …
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 …
Eco-Conscious On The Road: Amazing Travel Companies That Can Help You To Save The Planet
As enjoyable as jet-setting off to foreign destinations in search of new experiences (and food and drinks) can be, international travel has developed a bit …