Perfect Ways to Be a More Responsible Traveller ...

By Deeceebee

Perfect Ways to Be a More Responsible Traveller ...

I think we can all agree that one of the greatest pleasures in life is the ability to be able to travel to pretty much any corner of the world that you desire. This kind of freedom is amazing, and it enables you to experience as many different and varied cultures and landscapes as you can afford, but there is definitely a feeling on the whole that there are ‘good travelers’ and ‘bad travelers’. Trust me, you never want to be put in the bad category yourself! There is a certain level of behaviour and knowledge that is required to be classed as a good traveller, but don’t worry, I’m here to let you in on them. Here are some ways to be a more responsible traveler!

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1

Learn the Culture

Before you arrive in a foreign country, it is courtesy to learn a little bit about the culture so you know how to act when you get there. The more you know about daily customs and attitudes, the better you can adapt your own behaviours to be seen as respectful and responsible rather than an outsider coming in with no respect or tact for other cultures.

2

Be Sensitive to over Tourism

If you want to be regarded as one of the responsible travelers, don’t go where you aren’t wanted because there are already too many people visiting for the area to cope. Lots of places are currently battling over-tourism, so the responsible thing to do is search for hidden gem locations that both need the money and would be more welcoming of extra bodies!

3

Buy Local Goods

Don’t arrive at an exotic destination and then just head straight for the McDonalds and the Starbucks. Repay the hospitality of the city you are visiting by buying their local produce and eating at their local restaurants. It’s not like they have profited from your flight there so they need to be included in the tourism cash cow by being included in your spending when you are actually there.

4

Think Green

Try to be as eco-friendly as you can while you are visiting your destination. Don’t leave hotel room lights on when you aren’t there, don’t leave any water running, try to take public transport wherever you go, and please, resist the urge to take seashells and sand from foreign beaches.

5

Don’t Interact with Wildlife

Make a decision not to pay for any kind of animal interaction attraction that might be on offer, unless it is affiliated with a local conservation effort. Elephant rides etc. are a form of cruelty, and the small local businesses that run them rely on the attitudes and willingness of tourists to keep them afloat. The animals are mistreated terribly, even if the situation looks like a happy one. If tourists stops paying for it, they will no longer be able to do it.

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Amen to the last one for sure!! Totally agree with you!!

Yes no elephant riding!!! It can break their back/ankles too... there are some lovely conservation places you can go to feed, swim with and play with them instead❤️

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