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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Monday, May 30th, 2011
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If you are a keen sea swimmer on holiday, there is always a list of dangers to look out for: unpredictable currents, jellyfish, sea urchins and, at worst, sharks. But few people point out one of the greatest dangers. Jet skis. On my recent swimming holiday in Croatia (click here to read the article) there was one [...]
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Tags: ethical travel, jet ski danger, responsible tourism, water safety, whale watching west cork
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
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Ireland’s first National Bike Week starts tomorrow (14-21 June), which not only gives us the excuse to dig our bikes out from the back of the shed, but also to see where we can enjoy riding them. At last, the wheels of change are in motion for Irish cyclists, as National Bike Week is part [...]
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Tags: cycling, ecotourism, Fermanagh, green travel, Ireland, Kingfisher Cycle Trail, responsible tourism
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Sunday, June 10th, 2007
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Gone are the purple rinses, the Isle of Wight is the new black. Or should I say green. It surfs, it sculpts, it sings, and it’s shouts sustainability. It was also the guts of a hundred quid to go there by car ferry on the weekend I wanted to travel, which certainly encouraged me to [...]
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Tags: ethical tourism, goodleaf, green tourism, isle of wight, responsible tourism, treeclimbing, vintage vacations
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