The Rise of Impact Travel & Responsible Tourism

Impact Travel is heading mainstream which means a very exciting time for people, like myself, who are passionate about responsible tourism!

Basically, impact travel means a type of travel experience that is making a positive impact. So in a way it comes under the responsible tourism banner, but I have left this category separate because I want to share with you some ways that you can contribute towards the Impact Travel movement.

Click here to read about my experience making ceramics in Bangkok with TakeMeTour Thailand

A wonderful organisation that promotes impact travel is Backstreet Academy . Watch below how their experiences make a difference to the lives of locals in over 15 countries –

24 hours in Luang Prabang - What to do when you only have 24 hours to explore the amazing city of Luang Prabang Continue Reading
Responsible Tourism in Ukraine with TraToS - Ukraine is often underrepresented when it comes to responsible tourism opportunities. So when I had the chance to interview Anna Liebel, founder of TraToS - Travel to Share Ukraine, you can imagine I… Continue Reading
The Sustainable Travel Company Empowering Youth to Travel & Give Back - Choose a Challenge is a travel platform that facilitates meaningful travel challenges for college students while fundraising for charity. The company has taken over 12,000 students abroad on life-changing challenges, raising over… Continue Reading
A Responsible Guide to Travel Solo in Jordan + 10 Day Itinerary - Getting There + Visa On Arrival Queen Alia International Airport in Amman will most likely be your point of entry if you’re coming via air. Most nationalities will require a visa on… Continue Reading
Coral Road – A New Platform for Sustainable Tourism - Coral Road is committed to making sustainable tourism the new normal by connecting sustainable travel providers with those wanting to make a positive impact when they travel. The online platform is a… Continue Reading
A Homestay Experience in Manikhel Nepal with Duara Travels - 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… Continue Reading
Responsible Wildlife Tours Helping to Protect Our Species This Earth Day - On April 22nd we will come around to another Earth Day; a day to honour the worldwide environmental movements that are helping to, literally, save our planet. This year’s theme “Protect Our… Continue Reading
An ethical guide to travel in Kampot Cambodia - Travel through Kampot the ethical way and visit these list of attractions that give back to the community and the environment. Continue Reading
An Ethical Guide to Shopping in Kathmandu Nepal - 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. Continue Reading
This directory helps you find impactful travel experiences in Asia & Africa - 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… Continue Reading

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