In today’s interview I talk with travel couple Sandy and Vyjay from the travel blog Voyager – Sandy N Vyjay about how to minimize your negative impact when practicing responsible tourism. The Indian couple have traveled all over the world and have focused on leaving as small footprints as possible since they started. Now they […]
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During these days where most of us don’t have the opportunity to travel abroad is a perfect time to talk about the benefits of exploring our own backyard (in a responsible way). In today’s interview I was so lucky to chat with Rosie Julin, founder of the podcast Popcuria about this and all things responsible […]
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How to choose the best tent for camping with dogs (a buying guide)
Are you going tenting with your dog and not sure which tent is the best choice for you and your best friend? I know there are a lot of choices and it can be daunting to pick out the right dog friendly tent. After frequent camping trips with my 12 year old dog, Ayla (who […]
One important part of responsible tourism is to support the local economy when you travel. In today’s interview, Kesi Irvin, founder of the travel blog Kesi To And Fro talks more about the importance of supporting local economies when you travel. She also focuses on off the beaten path travel, so we have a lot […]
One of the three main principles of sustainable tourism that I keep mentioning over and over again is to always respect the locals. In this interview with Corritta Lewis, co-founder of the family travel blog, It’s a Family Thing, she talks about exactly that. This inspiring two-mum family focus on teaching their 1-year old about […]
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Put your destination before your own desires: An interview with Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan
“The main principle of responsible tourism should be putting the destination you’re visiting and its inhabitants before your personal wants and desires!” I couldn’t agree more with Josh and Sarah on this one! I’m super excited to chat with these energy-filled vegan adventurers, founders of one of my favorite responsible adventure travel blogs out there, […]
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How to travel locally: A responsible guide to local travel
For many, the only way to get on an adventure these days is to travel locally. And there are so many benefits of traveling locally both for the communities, for yourself, and for the small local tourism businesses. As the travel addict I am, I have always traveled locally during weekends, no matter where I […]
With the explosion of armchair travel that came with the recent global travel restrictions, there is one thing I have noticed. There is just as much unsustainable armchair travel as there was unsustainable travel before the coronavirus outbreak. You want to travel, I get it! But keep the principles of sustainable travel in mind when […]
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Benefits of sustainable tourism: For unforgettable travel memories
The benefits of sustainable tourism impact natural resources, wildlife, and local communities and their economy. But what do we know about the impact it has on travelers? Personally, I have become more sustainably aware, not only while traveling but also at home. I buy ecological food from small local shops as much as possible. I […]
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10 Sustainable travel documentaries to inspire a future of better travel!
If there’s one positive thing the coronavirus pandemic has brought, it is a greater understanding of the importance of looking after the environment, supporting small local travel businesses, and taking care of wildlife. While people can’t travel, it seems like they spend a lot of time searching for information about the importance of sustainable tourism […]
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Small tourism businesses are bleeding: How to support them when you can’t travel
There is no secret that small local tourism businesses are suffering with the surge of the coronavirus pandemic that spread across the world in a matter of weeks through March 2020. Whole countries shut down their borders, inhabitants were confined to their homes, and millions of businesses had to close their doors. Travel died overnight, […]
