every choice we make
Our tips for responsible travel
My mother was the first person who introduced me to the incredibly exciting world of travel.
When she took me on my first trip, I had never before heard of responsible travel; nor had I heard of it on my second or third.
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But the more I travelled, the more I learned about how much of an impact we have on the environment, and others, with every choice we make. I don’t enjoy travelling to exotic destinations to witness locals being exploited by people who don’t know any better.
I am also not fond of seeing exotic animals on chains with their captors charging tourists for photos when these animals belong in the jungle.
guest article | Giselle and Cody
Ethical Travel Blog
DISCOVERING NATURE
Animals cannot survive in a destroyed habitat, and locals rely heavily on the environment.
For many it is their livelihood.
Consider trekking into a forested area, instead of taking a big bus loaded with 40 people.
Don’t leave physical evidence of your visit, stick to the foot paths, and leave the environment as you found it.
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Giselle is originally from Toronto, Ontario and Cody from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.