Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In the last post in this series on elephants, I gave a brief introduction to the debate surrounding the ethics of elephant tourism. You can read my post here. This week, I’ll be looking into some specific tourism activities available across Asia, so that you can make […]
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Why now is the time to visit Burma
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! “Now’s the time to visit Burma – because soon it will have changed.” Such has been the sentiment so often expressed since Burma opened its doors to the outside world in 2010. But how true is it? How has Burma changed in the past five years, and […]
Is it safe to travel to Burma? Ethics and unrest in 2015
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Beautiful Burma
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In recent months we have seen a fantastic rise in public interest in travelling to Burma, which is great news for the country and its people. However, we also occasionally hear from potential travellers who are put off by worries about personal safety in the country – or who doubt the […]
How to be polite in Southeast Asia
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Sustainable tourism isn’t just about carbon offsetting, conservation centres and eco-lodges. When we talk about responsible travel, we’re also talking about supporting local businesses, respecting local cultures, and promoting mutual understanding between our own culture and those we visit. This is why it’s of the utmost importance […]