Travels around the world

While the thought of visiting new places sounds thrilling and exciting to many of us, one has to bare in mind the side effects of ecoturism. Nature is the gift to our existence, conserving its beauty is up to us. Let's think big and not small when undertaking our next trip. "Responsible ecotourism programs include those that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people. Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. For these reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility."