Endangered Destinations
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A5 #trlt It starts at home. I've given up driving my car for 4yrs and use public transport or walk instead.
ramblRramblR
tspadventure
replying to @TheTravelCamel @TheTravelCamel @junkkDNA @theexploringeye A3 Iceland is super over-touristed which is understandable, because it's beautiful and an easy flight from North America. We need to remember to respect the nature and not leave stuff behind, go beyond bounds, etc. #TRLT
WorldWideWriter
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR Yes, I always like it if my trip is different to other people's - I don't really understand why some people like to follow other people's bucket lists #TRLT
Travel_boomer
A4 I'm conflicted about shifting the tourist track to smaller places. It really only works in limited numbers; if thousands start showing up every day, it can really put big pressure on a small place, and chnge it forever #TRLT
loyaltytravels
replying to @TheTravelCamel
@TheTravelCamel @ramblRramblR Dont do stupid stuff. You're not at home. Don't leave your trash around. Be nice to people. You don't have to see everything in a destination. Enjoy the simple things. Walk. #trlt and don't blame others for things you did.
Life is short enjoy it.
NewYorkHabitat
replying to @JLipowski @JLipowski @ramblRramblR A5: It all comes down to respect: Respect the local people, traditions, environment, and businesses and remember that you are a guest wherever you go. Read as much as you can and learn how to make your trip an enriching experience for all. #TRLT
LindaPeters64
replying to @ajaykaul10
@ajaykaul10 @junkkDNA @theexploringeye Changing our diets to eat fresh, local food and less meat can also reduce our global carbon footprint.
#TRLT
JLipowski
RT @NewYorkHabitat: @JLipowski @ramblRramblR A5: It all comes down to respect: Respect the local people, traditions, environment, and busin…
CharlesMcCool
replying to @JLipowski
@JLipowski @ramblRramblR A5 support locally owned places, skip chain restaurants, walk when possible, bring my own metal straw (tyvm @HoneyTrek)
What do y’all do? #travel #trlt
TheTravelCamel
replying to @tspadventure @tspadventure @junkkDNA @theexploringeye Did you notice many crowds when you were there? #TRLT
safetravels196
replying to @JLipowski @JLipowski A4. The opportunity to see and experience something unique and beautiful which was not necessarily ‘famous’ or ‘Insta worthy’. Somewhere we could contribute to the community. Maybe by learning a craft from the locals or learning to cook local cuisine. #TRLT
TravelCDV
replying to @LindaPeters64 @LindaPeters64 @junkkDNA @theexploringeye A3: Venice implemented a “tourist tax” this year to help pay for vital restoration work. So visiting is one way to help, however, Venice is suffering from over tourism, so travel responsibly. #TRLT
TheTravelCamel
RT @safetravels196: @JLipowski A4. The opportunity to see and experience something unique and beautiful which was not necessarily ‘famous’…
TheTravelCamel
AGAIN Q5: How do you avoid endangering a destination when you travel yourself? Share your tips! via @ramblrramblr #TRLT
WorldWideWriter
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer Unless a place is close to an international airport, or a big cruise terminal, it is unlikely to get massive hordes of visitors #TRLT
TheTravelCamel
replying to @safetravels196 @safetravels196 @JLipowski Very nicely said - great to have you here at #TRLT
ankit1989
replying to @ramblRramblR @ramblRramblR @TheTravelCamel No private vehicle and stay with locals #TRLT
WoFreelancers
A5 Be respectful of the culture, even if you don't understand it. Don't take photos if you're told not to. Don't litter.
If a local person tells you not to do something, don't do it. The local people understand everything and know what they're doing, so don't interfere. #TRLT
tspadventure
replying to @TheTravelCamel @TheTravelCamel @ramblRramblR A5 Such an important question! I think it's about respecting the place, leaving it better than you found it, and remembering that people and/or animals need to live there full-time. It's not just for tourists. #TRLT
Nilemajesty
A:3 the amazing coral reefs in the Red Sea @ExperienceEgypt are in danger due to unlawful fishing practices over tourism and other practices that endanger the marine species #TRLT
morethanldn
A5 I think it’s probably impossible to avoid completely but I always try to go off the tourist path, support local businesses and restaurants, and do as many staycations as possible. We have such beauty and cool experiences on our doorstep in Britain #TRLT
bethias
RT @TheTravelCamel: A5: To help preserve a destination (from a cultural perspective) avoid seeking things such as food and music that you a…
LindaPeters64
A1: Visit the receding Athabasca Glacier in Alberta's #Banff National Park.
#TRLT https://t.co/LF0LkoJOsb
TheTravelCamel
RT @Nilemajesty: A:3 the amazing coral reefs in the Red Sea @ExperienceEgypt are in danger due to unlawful fishing practices over tourism a…
DrVoyageur
RT @tspadventure:
A3 Iceland is super over-touristed which is understandable, because it's beautiful and an easy flight from North America. We need to remember to respect the nature and not leave stuff behind, go beyond bounds, etc. #TRLT
WorldWideWriter
While we're talking about carbon footprints, does everyone know about Ecosia, the new search engine that is planting trees from its profits? #TRLT
loyaltytravels
replying to @TheTravelCamel @TheTravelCamel @ramblRramblR A5: and I'd like to say, stop swimming in Cenotes. People drink that water. #trlt
TIBTraveller
so true! Respect is the key for many things also for protecting destinations, cultures and ourselves!
#TRLT A5 @JLipowski @LindaPeters64 @NewYorkHabitat https://t.co/D00KGdd5eA
inspiringvac
A5: We ALWAYS hire local, native guides that know their country best and have a passion for protecting its treasures. #TRLT
Bradinator NewYorkHabitat
replying to @Travel_boomer @Travel_boomer @JLipowski It's encouraging to see you and so many others in this chat aware of this! #TRLT
JLipowski
AGAIN #Q5: How do you avoid endangering a destination when you travel yourself? Share your tips! via @ramblrramblr #TRLT
TheTravelCamel
replying to @tspadventure @tspadventure @ramblRramblR Agree entirely. I've lived in a popular tourist destination in Australia for a few years and there was so much infrastructure dedicated to tourism, that the needs of the locals were forgotten. #TRLT
FunInFairfax
replying to @JLipowski @JLipowski @ramblRramblR A5 Don't be a jerk. Stay out of off-limits areas. Clean up after yourself. Spend a little money at local stores. Avoid super-popular destinations during the busy season. #travel #TRLT
TravelCDV
replying to @LindaPeters64 @LindaPeters64 A4: I always prefer to visit lesser visited destinations, they aren't as crowded, they are more authentic, more affordable, and you can contribute to the economy of place you are visiting. #TRLT
LindaPeters64
A1: visit PhiPhi Island In Thailand, when it reopens, if you get the chance; it was shutdown due to overtourism. #TRLT https://t.co/ObR6HZXcSQ
Travel_boomer
replying to @WorldWideWriter @WorldWideWriter Yes, isolation can act as a barrier. But if a place startes getting a lot of publicity, they'll build a cruise port or some other way to get there #TRLT
sl2016_sl CharlesMcCool
RT @LindaPeters64: @ajaykaul10 @junkkDNA @theexploringeye Changing our diets to eat fresh, local food and less meat can also reduce our glo…
LindaPeters64
A5: To avoid endangering a destination, I learn about a culture and tread lightly, stay and shop local, bring a reusable water bottle, coffee mug and visit farmer's markets. Volunteering is also a wonderful way to connect with a community.
Q: via @ramblrramblr
#TRLT
inspire_malawi
replying to @TheTravelCamel
@TheTravelCamel Getting off the beaten track in #Malawi is fantastic, rarely do we see anybody hiking the wild hills of Ntcheu, central Malawi, away from the more popular #hiking destinations.
#TRLT @BradtGuides @mphondak
TheTravelCamel
RT @inspiringvac: A5: We ALWAYS hire local, native guides that know their country best and have a passion for protecting its treasures. #TR…