The language around photography is actually quite aggressive and invasive. We capture, we take, we shoot. So, with this in mind, we are sharing a few tips for travel photography to support a travel ethos where we create visuals with values.
Alex’s adventures, advocacy and brilliant approach to responsible travel are what we are delving into here. Starting with the question that we always get asked by friends who don’t work in travel….
Are you guilty of carrying your western bias in your baggage when travelling? As globalisation starts to unravel, our travel writer questions the impact it has had on our attitudes to travel, and how we can learn to switch mindsets to a less ethnocentric one.
As the new year looms and our mind wanders to new and responsible travels in 2024, we have carefully selected the 24 best places to adventure in the new year from our list of over 700 tours.
Meet our Scottish clan leader for our UK and Ireland holidays. Gregor Stewart is the best when it comes to walking and cycling in these islands. He’s also a committed responsible traveller, keen birder and font of knowledge on Highlands, lakelands and wild lands.
Our top hot weather hiking tips, when temperatures start to go off the scale. Responsible travellers are all aware that the planet is heating up, but it’s vital that you don’t let your body overheat along with it. So don’t sweat it, just read it!
Many of us have one story at our expense that’s simply cringe worthy from our travels. From nodding to pointing, bowing to naming, read our top tips on how to practise responsible communication when travelling.
Shopping locally is one of the best ways to practise responsible tourism, and there are certain gifts that you can seek out that are both fair and fun, delicious and desirable. Read our shopping guide packed with responsible gift ideas.
When you’re on one of our walking or cycling holidays and decide to dig out your swimming gear from your pannier or daypack, the chances are you’re dipping into some pretty wild waters. Read our top tips on how to swim safely.
If you don’t know the ‘ick’ expression, it refers to behaviour that bugs us and is hard to overlook. Sadly there are a lot of icks in the world of travel. See if any of these ring the ick bell.
In a world where speed is of the essence, taking things slowly can almost be seen as an eccentricity. Slow travel is an antidote to all of that. So take ten, find some zen, and start to think slow rather than FOMO.
As one of the main aims of responsible tourism is to protect people, places and our planet for future generations, we also need to pass on this knowledge to our children and grandchildren. Here are our top tips and thoughts.
