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Transforming Our Inner & Outer Worlds Through Travel

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Community-Based Tourism

  • Animal FriendlyCommunity-Based TourismResponsible Tourism

    The Role of Natural Habitat Adventures in Regenerative Tourism and Conservation

    by Bianca Caruana March 6, 2024March 7, 2024
    March 6, 2024March 7, 2024

    I spoke with Court Whelan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Natural Habitat Adventures, about the transformative power of regenerative tourism.

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  • AfricaCommunity-Based TourismPodcast Interviews

    Travel & Cultural Relativism | Insights from Visit Natives’ Founder Anniina Sandberg

    by Bianca Caruana February 12, 2024February 12, 2024
    February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

    In this blog post, I share insights from my discussion with Anniina Sandberg, the founder of Visit Natives, as we explore the transformative power of cultural relativism and cross-cultural tourism.

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  • Community-Based TourismNepal

    Community Homestay Nepal: Embracing Sustainable Tourism and Empowering Local Communities

    by Bianca Caruana May 17, 2023July 14, 2023
    May 17, 2023July 14, 2023

    In a world of mass tourism, where local communities can be overshadowed, Community Homestay Nepal offers a refreshing and meaningful way to travel.

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  • Community-Based TourismSustainable Travel

    Where to book sustainable accommodation online

    by Bianca Caruana May 9, 2023June 9, 2023
    May 9, 2023June 9, 2023

    It’s easier than ever to search for accommodations that are putting the planet first. Book your next sustainable accommodation here.

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  • Community-Based TourismLocal ToursResponsible TourismSustainable Travel

    I-Like-Local Launches Virtual Tour Experiences to Support Global Partners

    by Bianca Caruana November 13, 2020November 13, 2020
    November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

    While the global pandemic continues to debilitate the tourism industry, those who relied so heavily on tourism for development have been the most affected. Award-winning sustainable tourism platform I Like Local has…

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  • Community-Based TourismLocal ToursResponsible Tourism

    Let Locals Plan Your Trip For You with ViaHero

    by Bianca Caruana February 9, 2020February 18, 2020
    February 9, 2020February 18, 2020

    You can read guidebooks and blogs, watch YouTube videos or travel documentaries, but often the most comprehensive insight into a destination can come from the locals themselves. I want to introduce you…

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  • Animal FriendlyCommunity-Based TourismThailand

    Citizen Science & Elephant Conservation in Thailand with Biosphere Expeditions

    by Bianca Caruana December 1, 2019December 3, 2019
    December 1, 2019December 3, 2019

    With little research about the plight of the endangered Asian elephant in Thailand, conservation organisation Biosphere Expeditions brings travellers on a journey to bridge that research gap. Working alongside the Kindred Spirit…

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  • Community-Based TourismPersonal StoriesSustainable Travel

    The Altruistic Traveller partners with Nomads Giving Back

    by Bianca Caruana October 15, 2019October 16, 2019
    October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

    One the 1-year anniversary of becoming a digital nomad it only seems fitting to announce I’ll be joining the Nomads Giving Back! team, as an ambassador! Nomads Giving Back! (NGB!) is a…

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  • Community-Based TourismNepalPersonal StoriesResponsible Tourism

    The one with the Homestay Experience in Manikhel Nepal

    by Bianca Caruana April 23, 2019October 13, 2021
    April 23, 2019October 13, 2021

    I arrived at Kathmandu’s Lagankhel bus station at 10 AM on a Saturday morning. The station was a lively yet dusty square, seemingly disordered from an outsider’s perspective. But as with anything…

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  • AsiaCommunity-Based TourismLocal ToursPodcast InterviewsResponsible Tourism

    This directory helps you find impactful travel experiences in Asia & Africa

    by Bianca Caruana March 27, 2019December 29, 2021
    March 27, 2019December 29, 2021

    Have you ever arrived in a city and wanted to participate in experiences that you know are benefitting the local community in a positive way? It happens to me almost every time…

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