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 –

How to support the tourism industry while borders are closed - It’s been difficult to watch as the global pandemic continues to debilitate the tourism industry. Having spent the past four years sharing stories of those whose lives had been so positively impacted… Continue Reading
Let Locals Plan Your Trip For You with ViaHero - 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… Continue Reading
Support Clean Water & Sanitation Projects in the Dominican Republic with BLUE Missions - Water is the source of life yet somehow, in 2020, over 700 million people in the world lack access to clean water. It may be hard to comprehend this, but factors such… Continue Reading
24 hours in Luang Prabang + Sustainable Travel Tips - 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
How to Travel Responsibly on a Budget - Guest blogger Emily teaches us four ways we can travel eco-friendly on a budget, for an unforgettable, non-regrettable vacation. 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

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