I was walking in silence behind our guide, trying not to make any noise along the tiny path. We were surrounded by tight bamboo trees searching for the tiniest primate on earth, the Philippine Tarsier. Suddenly, the guide stopped. I nearly ran into him as I was looking into the trees, but managed to stop […]
Category Archives: RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
I talk a lot about sustainable travel, but what about starting to live more sustainably at home? Personally, I have adopted a lot of eco-friendly routines and products in the last few years also in my everyday life. I thought it would be a good time to talk about it now, before we enter a […]
As a less common term, mindful travel brings out a lot of the same feelings as responsible travel. Though it probably also makes you look within yourself and not only at everything around you. There are so many perspectives of responsible travel, so why not start within? I thought the perfect person to tell us […]
Interview series, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
Make the small changes count – An interview with Patricia Ryniak
As the second brainy backpacker in my interview series about responsible travel, I interviewed Patricia Ryniak, founder of the travel blog Keeping It Curious. Only a couple of weeks ago she was crammed in the masses during the big climate strike rising her message to save the planet. There is no doubt where her passion […]
Animal tourism has been a part of travel as long as I know. Animals suffer more and more as numbers of travelers increase in the world. Traveling is more accessible than ever with 1.4 billion people traveling in 2018 according to World Tourism Organization. Even though there is an increasing knowledge by travelers on unethical […]
You might wonder what Kind Travel is? As a responsible travel blogger, this term piqued my curiosity too. So I decided to find out more and ask Lauren Yakiwchuk, founder of the responsible travel blog Justin Plus Lauren, more about this and how she focuses on responsible tourism. Lauren Yakiwchuk is specifically passionate about ethical […]
CARIBBEAN, CUBA, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, Sustainability, TRAVEL TIPS
Things to bring to Cuba and other ways to support the locals on your trip
Cuba is a wonderful travel destination with incredible white-sanded beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, pastel-colored houses, vintage cars, and super-friendly locals. But how is it to live in this intriguing country? After spending time with the locals, I found the answer quickly to be confirmed over and over again. The answer is “impossible”. With low wages, high […]
I was in a stranger’s house and just about to leave when the host’s friend looked me straight into the eyes and said: “I shot and killed three policemen. I sat in jail for eight years and was sentenced to death.” I froze. My eyes widened! Did I hear that right? He repeated himself. I […]
AFRICA, Madagascar, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, Sustainability
Akany Avoko Faravohitra gives new hope for Malagasy girls
Akany Avoko Faravohitra is a non-profit organization in Antananarivo. They home around 50 girls of all ages from all around Madagascar. Some of the girls are victims of physical or psychological abuse. Others are underaged girls in conflict with the law that are awaiting trial. These girls are sent directly to the home by the […]
Overtourism has become a serious problem too many places in the world. It drives locals away from their homes, spoils natural wonders and disturbs the ecosystem. As a person that feels that I can´t breathe unless I travel, I still question myself if I should travel sometimes. I once got stuck in the masses trying […]
Madagascar is known as a nature destination. And not without reason. However, most people mostly connect the island to lemurs, while the country has so much more to offer. In this post, I will show you the 11 best wildlife encounters in Madagascar, and where you can go for the experience. According to WWF (World […]
