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INDIA | Mon, 9 Feb 2015 | By lucitravels | Views [341]
We walked to the top of the hill and overlooked two man-made bodies of water and the green expanse beyond. I had my red and blue patterned scarf pressed against my nose so the smell wouldn’t cause my already queasy stomach to cough up my breakfast.... Read more >
Tags: environment, india, landfill, plastic, sustainability
NETHERLANDS | Tue, 5 Apr 2011 | By picslyrics | Views [367]
Travel is a passion of many. We fly thousands and thousands of miles, we visit ancient heritage listed sites by the dozen, we take pictures, we buy souvenirs, we gawk at local people. Sometimes we feel insecure. Are we respecting local customs? Are ... Read more >
Tags: responsible travel, sustainability, tourism, travel
SOUTH AFRICA | Fri, 15 Oct 2010 | By siyakhula | Views [350]
Making a difference – that’s what my aim in life is – and that’s what the Umthathi Sustainability Project is doing! Located in Grahamstown, Umthathi serve what is considered to be the poorest South African province, the Eastern Cape. With the ... Read more >
Tags: gardening, sustainability, umthathi
USA | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 | By travel-tips | Views [4414]
Green initiatives are taking center stage on the U.S. summer music festival scene as a trend that may just last a little longer than some of the opening acts. Festivals seem to almost be trying to out-do one another in not only performance acts, but ... Read more >
Tags: america, eco-travel, music festivals, summer, sustainability, usa
UNITED KINGDOM | Sat, 21 Jun 2008 | By rachel_and_daniel | Views [1001]
I wrote this story for the Ranch´s newsletter. It´s is a reflection on what it means to become part a small community and the whole idea of responsible tourism. As part of our orientation here, we have also discussed the impacts that our presence ... Read more >
Tags: community, sustainability