This website has lots of great tips for independent travel. We also speak to numerous groups about Responsible Travel and have conducted empowering, life-changing journeys to highlight the impact of tourism on developing countries and to promote ‘harm-less’ holidays. Past journeys have been to Bali, Thailand and East Timor- resulting in disadvantaged groups in these countries benefitting from the injection of many thousands of dollars.

Travel impacts on communities in three areas: Culture & People, Fair Trade Tourism Environment. Go to our About page to learn more.

Often tourism has a negative impact on host communities. It can threaten livelihoods, cultural traditions and the environment. By making the right choices when travelling we can enjoy a ‘holiday that helps’.

This site provides video clips and travel tips as well as resources on the impact of travel.

We promote Community Based Tourism Initiatives (CBTIs) – where local people decide the type of tourism they want in their community and also reap the rewards. Visitors are enriched by developing lasting friendships with hosts and experiencing the culture at first hand AND save money at the same time – winner!

This small not for profit enterprise is one of the many social justice initiatives of the Uniting Church Victoria Tasmania.Actions

• Google community based tourism in your destination country. Look for opportunities to direct money into the hands of those who most need it.
• Enter the Responsible Travel Photo competition or vote for your favourite photo. Great prizes up for grabs!
• Support Tourism Concern in their campaign to make tourism a positive rather than a negative impact on developing countries.
• Purchase The Ethical Travel Guide, available in Australia at Collins Booksellers. It contains responsible travel trips for countries around the world, including website links to accommodation and tours. Grab a copy for a farewell gift to globe trotting friends.
• Contact us and tell us about your stories and how you are making an impact in a positive way during your travel.

Why not travel closer to home and support local indigenous communities? Our Travel Australia page has links to great Aboriginal tourism initiatives throughout Australia that support local people.

Visit our Community Based Tourism Initiatives (CBTIs) page for worldwide links to support disadvantaged communities when you travel.

Travelling on the cheap? A great way to meet new people while travelling is through home stay accommodation. Check out our Peace Tourism page for links to sites that get you connected with local people that know the best places to visit in their home town.

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