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Lessons from Living with an Amazon Indigenous Community in Brazil
Responsible travel can go beyond exploring nature or using eco-friendly transportation — it can also be about connecting with people. To travel consciously means valuing local cultures, protecting the environment, and embracing experiences that transform the way we see the world. We interviewed a traveler who ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest, among rivers and endless […]
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Ethical Tourism: How Your Bookings Can Support Peace and Justice
Today, everything is increasingly interconnected: our daily choices have effects that ripple across the world. Even booking a vacation can have significant consequences. By using platforms that offer accommodations in illegally occupied territories, such as the West Bank or East Jerusalem, we may end up indirectly supporting war and the occupation of Palestine. Would you […]
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7 Ways of Supporting Local Community While Travelling
Travelling is a gateway to a world of new experiences, cultural immersion, and personal development. Beyond its inherent rewards, when approached with intention, travel becomes a potent force for social and economic empowerment. Actively involving ourselves in local communities and championing their initiatives not only enhances our own travel narratives but also plays a crucial […]
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