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"Think
Globally, Act Locally."
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Ecological
Responsibility
Responsible travel and responsible tourism, what's it all about?
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Responsible travel is a new way of
traveling for those who've had enough of mass tourism. It's about respecting and benefiting local people and the environment – but it's about far more than that.
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If you travel for relaxation,
fulfillment, discovery, adventure and to learn – rather than simply to tick off 'places and things' – then responsible travel is for you.
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Responsible travel suits life's curious adventurers and enthusiasts.
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Think small when booking a holiday – for example bed and breakfasts, village houses and locally owned accommodation benefit local families.
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Travel like Ghandi - with simple clothes, open eyes and an uncluttered mind (Rick Stevens).
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Help the local economy of developing countries by buying local produce in preference to imported goods.
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Instead of the western practice of knowing all the answers, cultivate the habit of asking questions and discover the enrichment of seeing a different way of life through others eyes.
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Remember that man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.
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Use water sparingly.
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Find out where the locals go when they have time off. Visit the main sites but get off the tourist trail too.
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Respect for local cultures, traditions and holy places earns you respect.
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Do not buy products made from endangered species, hard woods, shells from beach traders, or ancient
artifacts (which have probably been stolen).
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Pack small gifts from home as gifts for your hosts.
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Enjoy the memories!
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