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RT @HoneyTrek: A3: Hitchhiking in a minibus full of Muslim women to an undisclosed location in the desert might be considered unwise...but…
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replying to @travelcricket8 @travelcricket8 A2: Always take my refillable bottle & a reusable bag & this past trip took compostable cutlery. Also, I walk as much as I can. #CultureTrav
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@HoneyTrek @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 @MrScottEddy Sounds perfect!
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RT @HoneyTrek: @LindaPeters64 @Nicolette_O @travelcricket8 Yes, it was. Since the cats we're housesitting wake us up at 530am every day wit…
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replying to @BespokeTravels @BespokeTravels Yes. And so happy to see so many companies starting to ban plastic straws. #CultureTrav
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replying to @HoneyTrek @HoneyTrek oh i love this! that sounds so delightful! #culturetrav
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RT @TomFliesDotCom: A3: As Americans, we are taught at an early age that #Cuba is a "bad" or "dangerous" place. Traveling there has made us…
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replying to @brianmayroam @brianmayroam Great way to look at it, bro. We have been offsetting all our carbon generated from flights and driving with donations to rainforest protectors. #CultureTrav.
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A1 for us it's considering how you can benefit your destination rather than just how your destination can benefit you. Whether that's contributing to local economy, volunteering in ethical programs or travelling as sustainably and respectfully as possible.#CultureTrav
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A3. I love Mexico despite all the negative we hear so many of my stories cover these amazing destinations. People are friendly, I feel safe and there's so much to experience and the food is incredible, Just got back from San Felipe. #culturetrav
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replying to @TomFliesDotCom @TomFliesDotCom So true! I know that @HeidiSiefkas would totally agreeee with you on having the most amazing experiences in Cuba! #CultureTrav
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RT @livetotravel_pm: @Nicolette_O A2: By boiling water or refilling water from RO places instead of using plastic bottles. Also using less…
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replying to @livetotravel_pm @livetotravel_pm Haha! The latter is good, too! 💚 #CultureTrav
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RT @HoneyTrek: A3: Hitchhiking in a minibus full of Muslim women to an undisclosed location in the desert might be considered unwise...but…
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replying to @travelcricket8 @travelcricket8 A3 This couple was crossing our path and we asked them if they wanted to be in our photo. I love it that they said yes and jumped right in! #CultureTrav
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A3: Here's an issue of my Wanderer's Weekly newsletter exploring how budget conscious, sustainable travel rules have help travelers strike up conversations with locals and see surroundings from their perspective. https://t.co/HnpLiYvnsq #CultureTrav #NewOrleansLA #publictransport
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Q3: educating & learning about your country and the hosts to reinforce interests and possible solutions #CultureTrav
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Q4: What are your favorite travel companies/outfitters/websites making a positive impact? #CultureTrav
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replying to @HoneyTrek @HoneyTrek This looks amazing! What an experience! Awesome that you guys embraced it and went for it! #CultureTrav
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A4: Big fan of @TOMS, but excited to learn more from all of you on this one! #CultureTrav
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Q4: What are your favorite travel companies/outfitters/websites making a positive impact? #CultureTrav
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O Only if you let it. Letting go of cuisine and personal space biases in Shanghai was one of the hardest things for me to learn. https://t.co/eNXAssi4wW Still working on it. #CultureTrav
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RT @BespokeTravels: And ASKING to NOT have a straw in your drink if it doesn't need one! So many places just give you one. #CultureTrav htt…
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A3 Everytime I go to Marrakech, the one question I always get asked by people is is Morocco 🇲🇦 really safe?! This is the biggest misconception, as it’s a beautiful country with great people #culturetrav
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RT @brianmayroam: @HoneyTrek A2 bring plastic bags & bottles home for reuse if there is nowhere to recycle ♻️ them #CultureTrav #savethepla…
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A4: @impacttravelall for educating about sustainable tourism. @Royal_Robbins for its focus on the environment.
@NutmegAnimals for animal welfare.
@GoEatGive for sustainable travel & cultural education.
@AdventureAwayTZ for sustainable travel immersive experiences.
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Q4: What are your favorite travel companies/outfitters/websites making a positive impact? #CultureTrav
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RT @ChinaMatt: A1 It's about being a good representative for my country. Ensuring that locals have a good impression of the US because of t…
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Had a similar experience visiting Mexico City. Many think it's a dangerous, dreary city. It's an amazing, vibrant, cosmopolitan centre! #CultureTrav https://t.co/MHgBSEjQ9V
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RT @leisurelambie: @travelcricket8 A3 This couple was crossing our path and we asked them if they wanted to be in our photo. I love it that…
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replying to @leisurelambie @leisurelambie @travelcricket8 That's just awesome! Did you end up hanging out more with them?! :) #CultureTrav
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: I use a reusable water bottle, reusable shopping bags, and try to pick eco versions when choosing hire cars / or use the train! #CultureTrav
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RT @noreenwriter: A3. I love Mexico despite all the negative we hear so many of my stories cover these amazing destinations. People are fri…
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O A2: reusable water bottle, reusable coffee cup, bring own bags and travel cutlery and snack pots. Recycle what I can. #CultureTrav
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RT @Vacations_w_mom: @BespokeTravels Yes. And so happy to see so many companies starting to ban plastic straws. #CultureTrav
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RT @NYCapricorn: @travelcricket8 A2: Always take my refillable bottle & a reusable bag & this past trip took compostable cutlery. Also, I w…
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replying to @Nicolette_O @Nicolette_O Oops, very late to today's chat. A1. Leaving where I've visited better than when I got there. Meaning being respectful, polite, giving back to the community #CultureTrav
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replying to @HoneyTrek @HoneyTrek @Nicolette_O That’s a great story #CultureTrav
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replying to @NYCapricorn @NYCapricorn @travelcricket8 You've influenced me a lot to cut down on plastic, btw! Rocking those reusable straws 😎😎😎#CultureTrav
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A3: I was told so many times that #Manila is unsafe and that I should just skip it in favore of the famous #Philippines beach spots but I’m so glad I didn’t! Not only did I feel safe the entire time, the locals were extremely nice and welcoming! #CultureTrav 💚
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A4: @Experteering to share your professional skills. @VisitDotOrg for fantastic community-based tours. @WorldEx_America is doing voluntourism right. @GreenGlobalTrvl & @GreenMatters & @EcoTravel are great blogs for inspiration/resources #CultureTrav
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replying to @TagAlongDeb @TagAlongDeb Agree about Mexico. Also, many Americans think the French are stand-offish. but not if you go there and speak French! I can vouch for that. Even an attempt to speak the language is much appreciated. #CultureTrav