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Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana, US
Supporting the environment and local communities is an important part of traveling. Making informed choices that help protect nature and support locals, can be empowering and lead to a more engaging vacation.
Supporting the environment and local communities is an important part of traveling. Making informed choices that help protect nature and support locals, can be empowering and lead to a more engaging vacation.
Choose Ethical Attractions
Choose Ethical Attractions
Pick Ethical Tour Operators
Wildlife and Animal Attractions
Avoid exploitative activities i.e. elephant rides, zoos, and wildlife 'rehab' centers
Seek Natural Encounters
Keep a safe distance from wildlife
Use a Camera with a good zoom
Learn the 7 Leave No Trace Principles
Learn the 7 Leave No Trace Principles
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Transportation
Transportation
Look close to home or drive
One-Way Flights
Public transport, trains, or buses
Ride share
Accommodations
Accommodations
Sustainable Lodging
stays with genuine eco-friendly practices
i.e. carbon-neutral, water/energy conservation, locals
Camping or overnight train travel
Season & Crowd Awareness
Season & Crowd Awareness
Choose lesser known cities to visit
Avoid peak tourist times
Shoulder seasons some places are a thing of the past
Cultural Etiquette
Cultural Etiquette
Research
Customs, language, spiritual sites, and attire norms
Tipping and cultural etiquette
Social Media Awareness
Avoid sharing images of children or people unless given permission
Ethnotourism
Ethnotourism
Engage with Indigenous Communities
Cultural tours, cooking classes, homestays, art exhibits, and traditional activities, markets, festivals, volunteer programs, or workaway
Eco Souvenirs
handmade over plastic
Local & Sustainable Foods
Avoid palm oil and processed foods
Local Political Issues
Local Political Issues
Understanding issues that affect communities can help you decide who to support
i.e. deforestation, overcrowding & locals pushed out of homes by tourism
Music i.e. Spotify Top 50 Ukraine
Graffiti - translate it
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