The Rise of Impact Travel

by Bianca Caruana
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 –

 

I Like Local is another platform that offers such experiences. Click here to read what the platform offers.

Watch the video below to see my experience with I Like Local, learning to cook Nepalese food with Rekha:

Click here to find 6 more impactful travel resources that help you travel like a local, for a local.

Impact travel with Nomads Giving Back!

Nomads Giving Back! is a social enterprise with the vision to inspire nomads, ex-pats, and travellers to give back to the communities they call ‘home away from home’. 

They are a global community that serves as a bridge between foreigners and locals to create positive social change through cultural exchanges, skill sharing, education, support, and more. They partner with local organisations to create meaningful programs and opportunities for advocacy, fundraising, and volunteering to educate, inspire and empower socially conscious people to make a positive social impact around the world.

Download the Free Nomads Giving Back! Global Giving Back Guide

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