TREAT OTHERS THE WAY YOU WISH TO BE TREATED
Not all people on this planet have the luxury of travelling , but you do.
Respect the locals, and the environment, and preserve it for travellers in the future. If you would like to take a photo of someone, ask. Money may be expected, and if you are not prepared to pay, do not take the photo.
ANIMALS ARE NOT ENTERTAINMENT
Please do not support animal entertainment. Chances are, if it does not come naturally to the animal, they are not enjoying their lives. This includes, running with the bulls, elephant shows, crocodile farms, tiger temples, ox rides, horse and carriage rides, getting your photo taken with slow loris, or orangutans.No being on earth wants to be chaned up, captive.
DRESS AND ACT APPROPRIATELY
There is nothing more disrespectful than walking down the streets of Bangkok in a tank top, bikini bottoms, and no pants, or putting your dirty bare feet up on a table at a restaurant.Yes we have seen it all. There seems to be this attitude with some travellers that goes something like this…….”This is my big vacation, I don’t give a shit, I am going to do whatever I want” When you are in a foreign country. Have respect. Wear beach clothing on the beach, and behave as you would at home, assuming you are well behaved in your own country.
CHOOSE LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANTS
Ok, SO I am guilty of visiting a Starbucks every once in a while for my coffee fix, but everywhere we eat is locally owned.
Support the locals.
Chances are you will have a much more authentic experience, the food is always better, and your money is going to to support local people and not some MASSIVE chain restaurant.
More than ever, we need to take responsibility for our actions, and help take care of the planet, and other humans and non humans that inhabit it with us.
There is a reason why we love to travel.
Please help preserve the magic.
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