essay on 350 words on "travel and holidays are right but also a responsibility for all"
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Don’t be daunted. Be different. That’s the first thing you need to know when it comes to being a responsible tourist. People get wary of conscious ridden catchwords because there is tendency to think that if there is a responsible way to do something, then we must all be guilty of doing the opposite sometimes. And no one wants a guilt trip. However, as soon as you realise that responsible travel is not about limiting ways in which you can explore the world, but actually about opening up layer after layer of our planet’s potential, the excitement kicks in.
That is not to say that there isn’t a strong message behind the responsible tourism movement. And yes, the aim to make tourism a more switched on, sensitive and ethically sussed scene is definitely a movement. Catching up with the fashion, forestry and food industries, many of the players in the mega machine that is tourism have been waking up to its impact of our holidays for the last couple of decades. Not only the impacts on the places we love to visit, but also on the people who live in these places. Albeit in a bit of a niche way at first, but now thankfully niche is moving to norm. From board members to backpackers, beach bums to culture vultures, hoteliers to honeymooners, people are realising that you don’t need to be daunted by doing things differently. You can still dive into the world and discover all it has to offer.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IS EXCITING
Going on holiday should always be exciting. The escape, the exploration and, of course, the welcome rest. A responsible holiday is no exception. When you take a responsible holiday you are ensuring that the money you spend stays locally, which might mean staying in a family owned lodge on the edge of a lake, instead of a multinational chain behind gates. Discovering eclectic eateries which not only source their food close to home but also celebrate local cuisine as part of their culture. This might be in a remote valley in Vietnam, a mountain village in Morocco, or a beach café in Burma. Or going kayaking with a local guide, who shares all his local secret spots. You won’t get that on a cruise liner.
A responsible tourism holiday also means being switched on to our impact on the landscapes and seascapes we visit. Recycling and renewable energy are par for the course now, but few people know about the damage that can be caused by downhill skiing, large cruise ships, golf, jet skis and even irresponsible hiking and mountain biking. The good news is that for all the baddies, there are beauties. Cross country skiing and husky sledding in Finland is more exciting than packed pistes and overused snow cannons. Spending a week on board a traditional gulet boat in Turkey is so much cooler than disembarking in Marmaris en masse. And cycling in Croatia is so much more exciting, and indeed Croatian, than doing a daytrip on a crowded coach.
That is not to say that there isn’t a strong message behind the responsible tourism movement. And yes, the aim to make tourism a more switched on, sensitive and ethically sussed scene is definitely a movement. Catching up with the fashion, forestry and food industries, many of the players in the mega machine that is tourism have been waking up to its impact of our holidays for the last couple of decades. Not only the impacts on the places we love to visit, but also on the people who live in these places. Albeit in a bit of a niche way at first, but now thankfully niche is moving to norm. From board members to backpackers, beach bums to culture vultures, hoteliers to honeymooners, people are realising that you don’t need to be daunted by doing things differently. You can still dive into the world and discover all it has to offer.
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IS EXCITING
Going on holiday should always be exciting. The escape, the exploration and, of course, the welcome rest. A responsible holiday is no exception. When you take a responsible holiday you are ensuring that the money you spend stays locally, which might mean staying in a family owned lodge on the edge of a lake, instead of a multinational chain behind gates. Discovering eclectic eateries which not only source their food close to home but also celebrate local cuisine as part of their culture. This might be in a remote valley in Vietnam, a mountain village in Morocco, or a beach café in Burma. Or going kayaking with a local guide, who shares all his local secret spots. You won’t get that on a cruise liner.
A responsible tourism holiday also means being switched on to our impact on the landscapes and seascapes we visit. Recycling and renewable energy are par for the course now, but few people know about the damage that can be caused by downhill skiing, large cruise ships, golf, jet skis and even irresponsible hiking and mountain biking. The good news is that for all the baddies, there are beauties. Cross country skiing and husky sledding in Finland is more exciting than packed pistes and overused snow cannons. Spending a week on board a traditional gulet boat in Turkey is so much cooler than disembarking in Marmaris en masse. And cycling in Croatia is so much more exciting, and indeed Croatian, than doing a daytrip on a crowded coach.
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