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The Altruistic Traveller

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  • AltruismCommunity DevelopmentFair TradeNepalResponsible TourismSocial Enterprise

    A Sustainable & Fair Trade Guide to Shopping in Kathmandu Nepal (2023)

    by Bianca Caruana May 6, 2023May 7, 2023
    May 6, 2023May 7, 2023

    While in Kathmandu make an ethical choice and support local producers with the help of this list of fair trade shops in Nepal’s capital.

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  • AltruismFeaturedResponsible Tourism

    How To Be An Advocate For Accessibility & Inclusion In Travel

    by Bianca Caruana November 1, 2021August 1, 2022
    November 1, 2021August 1, 2022

    Accessibility and inclusion are two pillars in our society that advance equality. Here’s how you can be an advocate for accessibility and inclusion in travel.

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  • AltruismCommunity DevelopmentNepal

    How to help Nepal through the COVID-19 pandemic

    by Bianca Caruana July 7, 2021July 7, 2021
    July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

    Nepal has been severely affected by COVID-19, both in the area of health and in the economic fallout related to strict lockdowns, business closures and the large decline in tourism.   Months of…

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  • AltruismResponsible Tourism

    Vaccine Equity and the Ethics of Travel in 2021

    by Bianca Caruana June 11, 2021October 21, 2022
    June 11, 2021October 21, 2022

    I overheard someone refer to the effects of this pandemic as – “We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat.” I felt that. At the time I write…

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  • AltruismCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmental AwarenessNepalSustainable TravelVolunteering

    Helping to Rebuild Nepal | Volunteering with Conscious Impact Part 1

    by Bianca Caruana April 7, 2019April 7, 2019
    April 7, 2019April 7, 2019

    On the 25th of April 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, killing nearly 9,000 people and injuring nearly 22,000. This earthquake was one of the darkest days in Nepal’s history, 800,000 homes…

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  • AltruismCambodiaNepalResponsible Tourism

    Why You Should Question The Act Of Giving To Beggars

    by Bianca Caruana December 10, 2018February 4, 2019
    December 10, 2018February 4, 2019

    It’s every so often that I ponder an idea for a blog post that I know will be quite controversial. I have been sitting on this one for a while now but…

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  • AfricaAltruismResponsible Tourism

    Sustainable Tourism in Kenya with One Horizon

    by Bianca Caruana February 27, 2018April 9, 2020
    February 27, 2018April 9, 2020

    One Horizon gives travellers the opportunity to positively affect the lives of Kenyan communities through their sustainable tourism programs.

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  • AltruismFair TradeResponsible Tourism

    What are you really bargaining for? The harsh side to haggling abroad

    by Bianca Caruana May 23, 2017October 11, 2018
    May 23, 2017October 11, 2018

    Who is really paying for your cheap clothes abroad? Is it you or someone else? We look into the flip side of bargaining abroad and if it’s worth it.

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  • AltruismNepalTravel InspirationTravellers From Around The World

    Meet the Man Cycling the World to Inspire us to Dream Big

    by Bianca Caruana April 30, 2017October 7, 2018
    April 30, 2017October 7, 2018

    Andrew Collien has dedicated the year to cycling around the world encouraging children and young adults to draw their dreams. Here is his story.

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  • AltruismCommunity DevelopmentMexicoResponsible TourismTravel InspirationVolunteering

    9 Ways to Have a Sustainable Volunteering Experience in South America

    by Bianca Caruana April 9, 2017October 7, 2018
    April 9, 2017October 7, 2018

    Because sustainable volunteering is not about providing help that fades, but giving assistance that keeps on giving. Volunteer sustainably with these 9 tips

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