Monday, January 30th, 2012
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A reader of my column Ethical Traveller in The Irish Times, Jean Callanan, wrote to me about this place in Bali, which she fell upon by chance. She wanted me to share it with fellow traveller – it will be a while before I can get there, I’m afraid, but perhaps those of you [...]
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Tags: accommodation Bali, Bali, ecotourism Bali, green accommodation Bali, green places to stay Bali, Munduk Moding Plantation Bali, responsible tourism Bali, sustainable tourism Bali
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
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‘Responsible tourism? Ha! Does that mean not dropping your litter as you walk through the rainforest?’ was the scathing reaction of a friend when I told her that I was taking on an Msc in Responsible Tourism Management six years ago. I tried somewhat pathetically to defend my tiny corner. Then, “I am so tired [...]
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Tags: ecotourism, ethical tourism, green travel, Maasai, National Parks, Nature Travels, responsible tourism, sustainable tourism
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
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‘WILD!” is how my dad described something that was so good it had an emotional impact on him. It would be shouted enthusiastically, with warm Northern brogue at the sight of an amazing view, the taste of a fine wine or the sound of some rousing music. It just works in certain situations, when superlatives [...]
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Tags: Brook Lodge Wells and Spa Hotel, BrookLodge, ecotourism Ireland, green tourism Ireland, Organic restaurants Ireland, Spa Hotels Ireland, The Wicklow Way, Wicklow Hotels, Wicklow Way
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
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Europe’s leading Accessible Travel organisation, Tourism for All (TFA, www.tourismforall.org.uk) is teaming up with the global travel community (and all round coolest ethical tourism site around at the moment) Tripbod.com. The aim is to find as many local people as possible with a knowledge of accessibility in their area to become ‘Tripbods’ and offer their [...]
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Tags: accessible tourism, disabled tourists, Tourism for All, tripbod
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Thursday, December 15th, 2011
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Food is what brings most of us together at Christmas. You can have the decorated tree and loads of presents under it, but it is the smell of a baked ham, the sharing of some of granny’s Christmas cake, or just the first bite of warm brown bread and smoked salmon which creates a true [...]
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Tags: ecotourism Ireland, farmers markets Ireland, food Ireland, green tourism Ireland, local markets Ireland, organic food Ireland, places to eat Ireland, responsible tourism Ireland
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Monday, December 5th, 2011
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It is no secret that Ireland has some of the world’s finest weed. Not only that, it is in plentiful supply, cheap and and it’s a superfood. The weed is, of course, seaweed, and anyone who has had a seaweed bath will not need convincing as to its benefits.In terms of sustainability, seaweed is also [...]
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Tags: activities Ireland, Atlantic Sea Kayaking, green tourism Ireland, inchydoney Hotel, kayaking Ireland, sea kayaking Ireland, seaweed foraging, things to do in West Cork, West Cork
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Monday, December 5th, 2011
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If you think that the Ring of Kerry is just for coachloads of tourists, it’s time to head ‘off piste’ with a man who knows the best shores to paddle off, peaks to conquer, and cliffs to climb Nathan Kingerlee, founder of Outdoors Ireland (outdoorsireland.com), mountain guide and expert rock climber, is also the man [...]
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Tags: acitivites Kerry, canoeing Ireland, canoeing Kerry, ecotourism Ireland, ecotourism Kerry, green tourism Kerry, hiking Kerry, kayaking Ireland, kayaking Kerry, mountain climbing in Kerry, places to stay Kerry, things to do Kerry
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Sunday, December 4th, 2011
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Few things in life beat a wish which actually comes true. This time last year I wrote a New Year’s wishlist, which included a mission to visit more of our stunning islands. First, a trip to Cape Clear made me smile and celebrate our natural heritage, but a trip later in the year to Inis [...]
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Tags: accommodation Aran Islands, Aran Islands, eco Ireland, green accommodation Ireland, green travel Ireland, Inis Meain, Ireland's islands, places to stay Aran Islands, special places to stay Ireland, West of Ireland
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