Award Winning Responsible Travel Blog From India
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. A few years ago, while backpacking in Sri Lanka, I almost booked a trip to a popular elephant orphanage. The reviews were glowing, but something didn’t feel right. I decided to dig deeper. What I found shocked me. Chains, hooks, and performative acts all masked as "conservation." It... Continue Reading →
It is common for tourists to continue patronizing these exploitative attractions. Most visitors turn a blind eye in the face of entertainment. The idea of encounters with exotic animals overshadows the ethical concerns, resulting in an endless cycle of animal exploitation to attract more tourists.
As travelers, it is our responsibility to be mindful of the impact on how we travel. We must be responsible and respectful visitors. There is no harm in ensuring that the destinations we love remain sustainable for future generations. Travel is a better experience when you stop caring about what influencers say or do and instead indulge in your own thing.
Millions of tourists visit Himachal Pradesh every year. Overtourism has lead to negative consequences such as plastic pollution and traffic congestion. The article explores the impact of remote work culture and the need for responsible and sustainable tourism practices to protect the local ecosystem and preserve the cultural heritage of the region.
But, there is hope, and that hope is You. There are many simple ways to make a difference and help in reviving the Indian tourism industry again. Here are the ways to make your travel more fruitful while exploring the world when lockdown restrictions are loosened.
I was standing on a green-top knoll with the magnificent Dhauladhar mountain ranges in the backdrop. On the opposite side of the knoll, I was really shocked by seeing hordes of white and yellow sacks full of trash
Finding a travel company that shares your personal ethical values removes traveller’s guilt that many suffer with. It also gives you a chance to contribute instead of exploiting the region where you are traveling.
Bamboo is North East India’s lifeline. From Assam to Nagaland and Arunachal, bamboo finds use in a way or another. It has many advantages over the conventional building techniques and it is really inspiring to see how one can make building and architecture so sustainable.
At a time when climate change and floods are affecting the traditional practices of income in remote areas ideas like Homestay will provide an alternate source of income to many people.
Aviniash leads cleanup missions in Himalayas as a part of the organization Waste Warriors. He shares about his journey and importance of keeping tihs part of the country clean.
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