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    Finding new ways to focus on the different sustainable choices people can take when traveling

    According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the number of travelers will nearly double to 7.2 billion passengers by 2035. And the collective spend by travelers will be in the trillion dollar range. In 2017, Americans spent $1 trillion traveling. Imagine if we spend this amount on purposeful and positive impact filled travel activities. Talk about voting with our trillion bucks!

    TIPS & TRICKS

    CONSIDER traveling and volunteering at the same time. Volunteering makes your time and expertise become a meaningful impact in local communities and economies.

    LOOK for volunteer farming opportunities with organic, permaculture or regenerative farmers.

    THIS FOR THAT

    • Brand named hotel → Social impact hotel or hostel
    • Popular travel sites → Sustainable Travel Sites (Travara.com & Sustainable.org)
    • Heavy tourist site → Hire a local sustainable travel guide to take in a respectful way to less traveled sites

    MUST KNOW LINGO

    LET’S DIG INTO SOME TERMS YOU GOTTA KNOW!

    • ECOLODGE - accommodations in natural environments that help give jobs, training, and protect & restore resources.
    • SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL - traveling in a way that impacts positively on the local environment, society and economy.
    • OVERTOURISM — places with heavy tourist traffic that ends up depleting the natural beauty and culture of the area, leaving a ghost of the original place for locals to live in.
    • THE CAMPSITE RULE - leave the person or places you visited or encountered in the same state or better than when you initially visited. It also means packing out your own trash, which in this case means waste and footprint.

    Explore sustainable and give back travel

    Hotels

    Find amazing hotels and lodges that focus on sustainability and giving back.

    Tours

    Connect and support local communities in these once-in-a lifetime tours.

    Essential Reading
    Sustainable Travel

    How Do You Travel Sustainably?

    Is it true that traveling can lead to negative impacts, such as carbon emissions spewing from air travel, increased resource use, and exploitation of native communities? There are many situations where these impacts do occur. But, let’s focus on the different sustainable travel options. 

    To travel sustainably means planning ahead. If you decided to visit Thailand and get a sense of the natural beauty of their tropical forests or the majesty of Asian Elephants, seek out socially conscious stays, sustainable tourism outfits, and local cultural and environmentally conscious guides. Some of these accommodations work directly to fight against human trafficking activities, preserve natural habitats, and more.

    Seek out eateries that grow and cook local and seasonal ingredients. These are yummier and healthier too. Consider traveling and volunteering at the same time. We are strong proponents of volunteering because we find this to be a more culturally enriching experience.  

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