As conscious traveling Paupers we must always be concerned about our dear Mother Earth. If you think about it, you travel across her face, and She is the host to your journey; without Her we could not find the unfolding adventures that attract and feed our souls.
I have found some valuable resources for us to use and publisize, all of which are dedicated to responsible travel and care of our environment.
International Ecotourism Society
202-347-9203 www.ecotourism.org
A well-established nonprofit group which conducts research, publishes articles, provides consumer information, and has a directory of members around the world. With Rainforest Alliance, it recently started an ecotourism certification standards program.
Sustainable Travel International
720-273-2975 www.sustainabletravelinternational.org
Formed three years ago to bridge the gapbetween research and ocnsumer information and to promote sustainable development and eco-friendly travel. Offers a carbon offset program and last month started an eco-certification program that will follow standards laid out by the International Ecotourism Society.
Responsible Travel...