Notes

Main Tips On The Way To Be A Responsible Traveller




No matter what you do with your destination of, kayaking, trekking, volunteering, paragliding or simply just chilling out and sightseeing; There are many issues that we all can do today to avoid causing offence or harming the environment. Remember, your actions count. Allow me to share up some tips to cause you to a far more ethical traveler!!





• Understand and respect local cultures, traditions and holy places. You'd be mortified to consider you had offended anyone when you arrive so it will be worthwhile to learn a few of the local cultures. As an example in Nepal, it really is rude to shake hands, exchange money or eat making use of your left hand (as this is your dirty hand), it is also frowned upon to the touch children in addition to their heads and you should always go without your shoes before entering a monastery.

• Buy locally - In order to purchase own food or find some good snacks, get rid of the large western supermarket and buy straight from the market. It does not take same produce and you will be helping small business owners survive. You may more than likely get a better price and you also get the fun of wandering round the markets and meeting locals.

• Ditch the plastic- Many countries would not have recycling facilities and if your drinking 3 litres each day for just two weeks which is a whopping 84 bottles that can finish up in a landfill somewhere. Bring (or buy) a refillable water bottle and utilize it wherever possible. In Nepal, many shops will have clean drinking water accessible coming from a jar for 10 rupees a litre (half the buying price of purchasing a plastic bottle)

• Ask before taking a photo- It's common curtsey. You wouldn't like someone taking a photo individuals carrying out your entire day to day business, so ask. They may say yes they will often say no. Should they do say no, thank you and leave. Most people don't mind. However it is always nice must first.

• Carefully think about the souvenirs you buy- Ensure the things you buy have a legal and documented background that they aren't stolen and so are safe being exported. It's also advisable to make sure you are not supporting activities that damage the planet or are caused by illegal activity. Make sure you are not purchasing a souvenir made from ivory, endangered hard woods, ancient artefacts or endangered animals.

• Respect the environment- Our primary goal would be to 'leave no trace'. Once your trekking, adhere to the paths, don't pick any flowers or damage any trees. Should your camping outdoors, think carefully where you will place your campfire simply use drift wood so you don't encourage de-forestation.

• Choose a Responsible Local travel agency - When organising your vacation, be sure you book your tour, package or activity with a responsible local travel agent.

• Study a little language and get involved! - Begin with 'hello' and 'thank you'. In Nepali 'Namaste' and 'Dhanybhad'. It makes an enormous amount of difference and individuals really be thankful.


More information about responsible travel just go to this web site
Here's my website: http://twitter.com/home?status=http://xurl.es/kdwuk