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What is responsible travel?

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You can find any number of definitions on the web for sustainability and responsibility. When you look at the common elements, however, the message is very simple:

  • Environment: respect and protect the local environment and unique ecosystems of the region
  • Culture: respect and learn from the local people, their communities and their culture
  • Economy: respect and support the local economy