Purchasing from South Pacific indigenous villages

When visiting traditional villages or local markets you may be able to purchase locally made totem poles, wood figurines, bamboo flutes, stone axes, pig tusks and Pandanus leaf carry bags direct from...

Traveling to Tanna Island ...the one with the live volcano

TIP: Tanna is an island where tourism is still quite new to local inhabitants. A small number of guesthouses, village bungalows and small "resort" have been established by the local villagers...

Cruising with P&O

Have you been thinking about doing a cruise but aren't sure what to expect? We were the same but after getting a fantastic deal through our travel agent, we set sail from Auckland on a 10 night...

Responsible Tourism in Central America

Guatemala, Central America and Mexico offer a broad range of opportunities for those who prefer specialized responsible tourism with world service and amiability, such as those that distinguish...

Travel Tips 1: Preserve Outdoor Experience for Others

चरन्मार्गान्विजानाति (A wanderer knows the path) - Mahabharata, Adi-parva 133-23 Our most ancient historical texts support our every modern approach for...

What you can do to ensure your travel money stays local

Let me portrait you two situations. 1. When I was 12 years old I visited Thailand with my parents. I remember buying a local batik shirt at a little market; I was super happy with my...