When we’re not traveling, travel magazines can fill that void. Last year, we were on a Budget Travel kick but in the past few... »
Socially conscious tourism
Is Adventure Travel Also Responsible Travel?
If you missed L.A.’s Travel and Adventure Show last month, have no fear. You can still attend one of the other shows coming up: March 6-7 in Washington, DC March 20-21 in Chicago, IL October 2-3 in New York, NY We’re planning on attending the DC show this weekend. We haven’t attended in the past so don’t consider... »
Our New Voluntourism Post
Hey kids, we just wanted to give you the heads-up that in addition to Mindful Tourist, we are now blogging regularly as the Philanthropy Editor at the Lost Girls site. The women behind the Lost Girls traveled the world, wrote a book about it, and have now revamped their site to be completely rad.... »
Promoting Indigenous Tourism
With all the different types of tourism, sometimes it’s hard to sift through and find the ones that are truly worth the effort. Poorism? Not so much a fan, thanks. Staycation? Uh, no. But here’s one that absosmurfly should be on your radar screen if you’re interested in socially conscious tourism, ecotourism, or sustainable tourism:... »
Building from Scratch the Best Eco-Tourism Project in the History of the Universe
After a particularly inspiring trip to Chile this holiday season, we are embarking on a plan to fulfill a long-awaiting dream of opening and operating our own ecotourism facility and program. Yes, unless we get financial backing (dream on, sistah), this plan and its implementation may be many years in the making. But, we... »
Being a Local in Brazil
Our friend Irene Edwards over at GreenSpot just got back from Brazil and had one particular experience that really stood out. Here’s her story: We stayed at the beautiful and isolated Costao Do Santinho Resort, where you can easily get lost in the relaxing ambiance of the Island where it’s located. As I was sitting on... »
Mindréal: Traveling Mindfully in Montréal
The Mindful Tourist is thrilled to publish a guest post from Montréal writer Daniel Baylis. Read on for some very fun stuff! “Bienvenue” or “Comment ça va? – just a couple of words you might hear when arriving in Montréal. The French flair of this city gives it a sexy, European feel, while its creative nature... »
Cruising with Karl
How fitting is this? Karl Rove and a bunch of other Bush apologists are inviting you to spend up to $14,000 to come pollute the ocean and the air with them on a luxury cruise in the Mediterranean. But it figures. According to the League of Conservation Voters (and other environmental organizations): “The Bush administration has arguably... »
Being a Good Host
Forget about being a good tourist – today let’s talk about being a good host. We happen to live in Washington, DC, a city that welcomes (that might be a strong word) 16 million tourists each year. But many Washingtonians seem to take the attitude that all these tourists are at best, an inconvenience and at... »
Being Ethical in Your Travels
You know all about the Mindful Tourist’s tips on how to be a socially conscious traveler. The Ethical Traveler is an alliance uniting adventurers, tourists, travel agencies, and outfitters — everyone who loves to travel, and sees travel as a positive force in the world. They believe that all travelers are, in effect, freelance... »
Cruise Ship Waste is Literally Crappy
By now those of you who are regular readers know that we’re not huge fans of cruises. Yes, there are those that may attempt to address their impact on the environment but while some eco-friendlier policies may be put in place, cruises will never be entirely socially conscious, if only due to the fact... »
