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Travel Responsibly

Go green, have fun and make the world a better place. Pick destinations close to you and act responsibly while traveling. We have collected for you five different destinations from the different continents. When you choose a tour operator that supports sustainable travel your trip will be a success! More

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1. Pienza

In Tuscany you can make a challenging cycling tour. We suggest you start your tour from Pienza, which is said to be the most Renaissance town in the world. Besides beautiful culture you can find exquisite food shops, buy your picnic lunch there and support the local people.
2. Tikal

Jungle, bungalows, wild life, biking, kayaking.. Interested? Tikal, the place where an old Maya city once shone, is now a place where you can experience these things with a skilled guide from the Adventure Life. The tour operator builds the tours having the ecological impact in mind. This really is the trip you don’t want to miss!
3. Aconcagua

Aconcagua is the highest peak in the southern hemisphere with its 6.959 meters. You have several route and base camp choices to choose from. For example Polish Glacier Route guides you past the amazing glacier. To reach the peak hiking isn't enough. So make sure you are in the proper shape for the climb of your life!
4. Chogoria

Chogoria Route explores the surroundings of the astonishing Mountain Kenya. Along the route you can see a lot of wildlife, for example monkeys, elephants and buffalos. The road is in a quite bad condition so remember to drive or walk carefully!
5. Thimphu

Visit the National Library, the School of Thanka Paintings, the memorial Chorten to his Late Majesty and explore the history of Bhutan! Because of regulation, all buildings are required to be designed in traditional style with Buddhist paintings so you really can experience the authentic surroundings.

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Eco or Sustainable?

There are countless guidelines to go on vacation and be environmentally conscious at the same time. What exactly is the best way? Sustainable tourism and ecotourism provide two similarly spirited ways to act and think.

Sustainable tourism means the overall balance between nature and tourism. Ecotourism goes a bit deeper: its idea is to combine conservation, communities and cultures as well as sustainable development. Quite a mouthful, huh? More ideas on ecotravel? Check out the Socially Responsible Travel group?

I go green even in Festivals!

I use normal plates and cups instead of disposable ones when I'm eating picnic in Festivals! Did you know that using disposable plates and cups needs 4 times more energy?
I remember to recycle even when I party! Did you know that there comes 500 – 1000 tons garbage from a single rockfestival?
I always choose Festivals that pay attention to ecological thinking! Try for example these!

Tripsay Travel Helpers answer to your questions

Pablo answers Wine tasting in Sitges at www.portsitges.com. Organiser: http://www.winepleasures.com/tourism/es/conference/formdelegate.shtml

yucca asks about Barcelona Are there any good art exhibitions in Barcelona on week 8, 2009?

leo needs some help with Dubai: What's the best time of the year to go to Dubai, is it always really hot or are there some months more enjoyable than others?