Our guide to being a responsible traveller
Welcome to our guide to being a responsible traveller.
Part of traveling responsibly is making sure that you bring benefits to the local community, support local businesses and behave responsibly and respectfully to the local people. One of the most exciting parts of travel is being able to experience cultures that are different from your own; here we offer guidance on how to avoid any upsets and how to make the most of your experience.
Respecting local people & traditions
Is it ethical to travel to Burma?
Mountain porters and guides
When to protest & when to keep quiet
When cultures collide
Tribal cultures
One of the most important parts of being a responsible traveler is taking the time and effort to minimize your impact on the environment. Carbon offsetting and the environmental impacts of flying catch the headlines but there are many other ways that you can minimize your impacts. Take a look at these pages to help you with advice and tips on ways that you can reduce the impact of your travels.
Minimising environmental impacts 10 ways to tell if your eco-lodge is really an eco-lodge
Leave only bubbles
Seeking alternative forms of transport How responsible are cruise liners?
The new age of the train
One aspect of responsible travel and one that is often overlooked is animal welfare and conservation. Supporting conservation efforts is essential when visiting protected areas such as reserves and national parks. Animals, whether wild or in captivity, are often a draw in popular tourist areas so we recommend that you read up on the issues so you know who to contact if you do see animals in distress.
Respecting animal welfare Watching wildlife the responsible way
Animal welfare issues in tourism
Travellers tips for animal friendly holidays
Supporting conservation Can wildlife tourism help conserve our endangered species?
Avoiding products from threatened species About to go on holiday? Think twice about your souvenirs
Avoiding attractions where welfare is compromised Why travellers shouldn’t support rodeos
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community & culture
Part of traveling responsibly is making sure that you bring benefits to the local community, support local businesses and behave responsibly and respectfully to the local people. One of the most exciting parts of travel is being able to experience cultures that are different from your own; here we offer guidance on how to avoid any upsets and how to make the most of your experience.Respecting local people & traditions
environment
One of the most important parts of being a responsible traveler is taking the time and effort to minimize your impact on the environment. Carbon offsetting and the environmental impacts of flying catch the headlines but there are many other ways that you can minimize your impacts. Take a look at these pages to help you with advice and tips on ways that you can reduce the impact of your travels. Minimising environmental impacts
Seeking alternative forms of transport
wildlife & animals
One aspect of responsible travel and one that is often overlooked is animal welfare and conservation. Supporting conservation efforts is essential when visiting protected areas such as reserves and national parks. Animals, whether wild or in captivity, are often a draw in popular tourist areas so we recommend that you read up on the issues so you know who to contact if you do see animals in distress.Respecting animal welfare
Supporting conservation
Avoiding products from threatened species
Avoiding attractions where welfare is compromised
Read more about responsible tourism here