So as not to travel silly
Respect for the environment, populations, sites and landscapes is in vogue. A new form of tourism has been inspired by it for a long time and has been developing in recent years: solidarity tourism. So much the better for destinations and future generations.
Solidarity tourism or citizen tourism is above all a matter of common sense. It is about respecting the men who welcome us, their culture and the environment in which they live.
Easy to write, less easy to apply!
Indeed, solidarity tourism requires much more effort. First of all, it is about respecting all the traditions and cultures of the countries you visit.
Thus, there is an ethical charter for travelers, created by the founders of the travel agency that all citizen travelers should respect.
Today, we must add to these concepts, respect for the environment. The tourist takes responsibility: thus, he no longer crosses a desert region at the wheel of a roaring and polluting 4 × 4 but he accompanies the men of a nomadic tribe in a transhumance on the back of camels. Likewise, he does not go to an “energy guzzling” hotel complex in the Caribbean, but on the contrary he spends a stay in one of the many national parks of Costa Rica in harmony with nature and its local populations.
In the same spirit, the nature reserves visited by Toyota mini bus “at a run” should be abandoned for the accompaniment of national guards in Rwanda to observe gorillas in their natural environment. A difficult expedition with no promise of results, in addition, it is forbidden to stay more than 30 minutes to observe these wild animals.
Solidarity and commitment
Not content only with exemplary behavior, the solidarity tourist goes even further in his involvement. For example, he can take advantage of his stay to participate in a solidarity action. Thus, the World Ocean network proposes actions in favor of the oceans.
Finally, the best way to respect a country is to help it develop on its own. So, do not hesitate during your travels to "buy" local crafts. On the other hand, be careful not to acquire protected species, this traffic allows the financing of mafia gangs to the detriment of local populations. To see, the site of the European Union on protected species.
