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Thailand, off the beaten track
Many travellers will have seen pictures of Kayan women wearing distinctive brass neck rings and heard of ‘show village’ travesties. Thanks to a joint partnership between the village of Huay Pu Keng (HPK) and Fair Tourism Foundation there is now an ethical and regenerative way to visit.
In this article Aye Muang one of the villagers very kindly took time out of his very busy schedule to share with us why he loves his village so much and why you should take the opportunity to visit.
Things to do in Quito
Meet Angelica and Christian owners of Terra Sur Travels a tour company based in Ecuador. In this interview they share their story and the best things to do in Quito.
Responsible travel for all
Now, more than ever, the social interaction and economic returns resulting from tourism worldwide can transform lives and destinations unlike ever before.
Here are some simple ways you can contribute to the lives of others and positively impact our incredible planet every time you pack your bags.
Things to do in Coonawarra
Meet Simon and Kerry Meares owners of Coonawarra Experiences in South Australia. With an unwavering passion for Coonawarra, they provide authentic and personalised tours. In this interview they share the best things to do in Coonawarra.
Kokoda Track walking tours and visiting PNG
Kokoda Track walking tours and visiting PNG Papua New Guinea and Kokoda Track walking tours first came on my radar when I walked the Great Wall of China to raise money for MS Australia in 2019. Their next fundraising adventure was to walk the...
Why I won’t hurry back to Byron Bay
Waves crashing at Byron Bay Beach Byron Bay is a place that nature has been kind to. Gifted with timber, gold, world-class surf breaks, and mild temperatures. Coastal utopia where the sea doesn’t drop below a comfortable 18...
Benefits of Community Based Tourism (CBT)
Many countries nowadays see tourism as a major export product and they can highly benefit from it. However, in many cases, countries are not benefitting as much as they could, because of economic leakage. In this article Charlotte from Fair Tourism explains the many benefits of Community Based Tourism, including minimising tourism leakage.
Sydney to Byron Bay Road Trip
Do you follow the crowd? Or do you like to try somewhere different? Somewhere authentic, somewhere special, somewhere less well-trodden. This blog post offers an alternative Sydney to Byron Bay road trip itinerary to the standard well documented route.
How to travel in a pandemic
Sunset in Dubai How to holiday in Australia through a global pandemic We're in the middle of a global pandemic and we all need a holiday. In this article, I explore why we so insistent on holidaying overseas when Australia has it all. This is my...
