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 –

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 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
Top Yoga destinations around the world - The beautiful practice of Yoga has spread far and wide throughout the world, from the hills of the Himalayas right into the turbulent heart of downtown New York City. Western civilisation embraced… Continue Reading
6 things to ponder if you’re looking to travel sustainably - Travelling generally has a very positive impact on both us as individuals and the country we’re currently visiting. It increases our cultural understanding and allows us to unwind from stress, and it… Continue Reading
Ethical Eateries in Mumbai India - Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the largest city in India, a resolute metropolitan with a thousand faces. This capital of the state of Maharashtra spans a whopping 600 km2 so you’ll… Continue Reading
Exploring The Realm of Social Impact – A Week With TribesForGOOD - This November I had the privilege of joining the TribesForGOOD social impact journey, a week-long workshop exploring the concept of doing good. The week sent me on an inward journey, looking into… Continue Reading
Why You Should Question The Act Of Giving To Beggars - 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… Continue Reading

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