You love the thrill of being in a new place and revel in all there is to discover, but your travel is costing more than the price of a plane ticket or a hotel room. The ease and frequency of travel has come at a cost to the environment and to future of some of the most awe-inspiring destinations on earth, begging the question: what can we do to still enjoy overseas travel without sacrificing the very things that draw us to far away lands in the first place?
Our blog has always been dedicated to opening your mind to traveling to Haiti, and while doing so, to give you insight into meaningful experiences and volunteer travel opportunities that can forever change the way you look at a trip abroad. This week's blog was supposed to focus on responsible travel. But we thought responsible travel deserved more than one blog post, email or tweet. Instead, we are dedicating the entire month of August to responsible travel.
Why responsible travel? Think about it...most of the world is engaged in international travel for one reason or another, whether it's for business, a long deserved stint on the beach, or a visit to grandma. Even Haiti, which is officially off the tourist map, still packs planes full of volunteers, adventure seekers, and "Diaspora" returning home for carnival. All these travelers, even if going for 3 days or a year, have an indelible impact on the country through the interactions they have, the waste they produce, and the way they choose to spend their money.
Our blog has always been dedicated to opening your mind to traveling to Haiti, and while doing so, to give you insight into meaningful experiences and volunteer travel opportunities that can forever change the way you look at a trip abroad. This week's blog was supposed to focus on responsible travel. But we thought responsible travel deserved more than one blog post, email or tweet. Instead, we are dedicating the entire month of August to responsible travel.
Why responsible travel? Think about it...most of the world is engaged in international travel for one reason or another, whether it's for business, a long deserved stint on the beach, or a visit to grandma. Even Haiti, which is officially off the tourist map, still packs planes full of volunteers, adventure seekers, and "Diaspora" returning home for carnival. All these travelers, even if going for 3 days or a year, have an indelible impact on the country through the interactions they have, the waste they produce, and the way they choose to spend their money.
Responsible travel is an attempt to mitigate the negative impacts of your travel, and can even be a valuable tool in undoing some of the damage that has already been done to some of your and our favorite places-not to mention the earth as a whole.
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