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How to Act Like a Rich Person

By mindfultourist

Aww, these poor little rich kids want to travel guilt-free. Idn’t dat pwethouth? So, there they are, spending $10,800 per person on a luxury African safari where they learned about the Maasai , efforts in reforestation, and something called “AIDS.” Look, if you want to travel and you have the money, do it. Just don’t kid... »

Ecotourism is No Panacea

By mindfultourist

Princeton University student Sam Borchard wrote an interesting blog post regarding his experience at Kenya’s Soysambu Conservancy.  They are beginning an eco-tourism facility there and while he applauds their efforts, once he meets and understands the nearby Maasai culture a little better, he comes to realize that ecotourism will not be the cure-all solution for... »

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