Responsible Travel

Travelers wanting to visit India, listen up. Leave the crowded Taj Mahal behind and head to remote villages in the Himalayan foothills instead. Village Ways is a community-run tourism program that can help you do just that. Their village-to-village tourism packages promote walking vacations that will immerse you in traditional life without displacing the locals’ …

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Quinta Camarena is paving the way for responsible travel in the Alentejo region of southwest Portugal. Their boutique hotel, event, and retreat venue harnesses many branches of responsible tourism, including supporting the local community, engaging in environmentally friendly practices, and promoting animal welfare. Note: Quinta Camarena didn’t pay or offer perks to A Piece of …

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel spending increased by 4% in January 2023 compared to January 2019. While there’s reason to celebrate that, an increase in travelers can spark responsible tourism issues for destinations, many of which are still recovering economically from the pandemic. A Piece of Travel reached out to experts in the …

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