Henry Haslok is a fellow of the adventure, the leader of the adventure and the Royal Geographical Society. He has led many campaigns all over the world and completed the global crossing on the Kalbi Desert pedestrian in Kenya.
Since the world has reopened after Covade, the increasing number of passengers has sought authentic, community -led experiences. It has created an interesting tour of the tourism – but also a growing disconnect between the host countries between trade opportunities and the real benefits for local communities in these areas.
Over the years, I have been on many different visits where I have witnessed the positive effects of community -based tourism in its purest form. The best examples provide the locals for a significant share of profit and have the option to decide how the money is distributed to benefit the community.
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Among them, from traveling in the mountains of northern Ethiopia to the local hill valleys, with guides, Yak’s milk, with nomadic Mongolian shepherds, from some luxurious safari camps in Africa. Surprisingly, these are the holidays like no one else: you can see your money difference, not only from one family but for a whole community.
For me, these trips have been personal and deeply satisfactory. They build new relationships, create understanding among people of different cultures, and together they point to a pattern of travel that respects the earth, people living on it and about all their future.
A tiger priest in northern Ethiopia, where many ancient churches have been built on the edges of the mountain mountain
(Image Credit: Henry Hossek)
I hope the points below can encourage you to stick to your community -based adventure.
Choose the correct travel company
When looking for a sustainable community -based travel company, there are some things to find. One of the principles of the thumb is that the little is the best. Tour groups of more than eight people allow for a better opportunity to promote more interaction and real understanding.
You should also look for any certification that a company has, which is a useful way to confirm whether the company is working permanently. For example, the B. Corporation certification provides assurance that the company has a responsible approach to its social and environmental impact. Don’t be afraid of a travel company to quiz on your partners and suppliers, and ask if local leaders have a job and/or buy provisions from the host community.
Get off the beaten track
The best way to drown yourself in a different community or culture is to avoid tourist trays. Don’t be fooled by a well-modified Instagram post-too much time these hotspots do not meet their expectations. Getting off the tracks will increase your chances of finding an authentic experience, and spread the benefits of tourism to local communities. It will also reduce the issues that can be brought to tourism.
Travel tall
Holiday time is valuable, so instead of trying to go to all the places of the bucket list, why not slow down and do less, long. You will find more information about the time you are visiting in the community you are visiting. In addition to providing more meaningful and memorable travel experience, it will provide maximum benefits to the local population.
Respect the local community
Whenever you are traveling to a new country or visiting a new community, it is important to understand the traditions, beliefs and customs established. Make sure you learn the local history, the language (learn to say hello and thank you and thank you that you will go ahead) and even read politics by reading politics, especially if there has been unrest in recent years. The curiosity of respect is especially a long distance in smaller communities.
Spend locally
Try to make sure that the maximum of your money is eliminated in the pockets of people who live in the community you go. They can go to local village markets, buy food for the next phase of your addition to the farmers, and eat what has been eaten and locally grown. All of this is helpful in making the local economy and cultural empowerment.
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