Ethical Travel: Latest Articles

A fair-trade coffee cooperative in Nicaragua uses tourism to put much-needed dollars to work in their communities.
August 11, 2009

Tibet on the Rails

Tibetans fear that their culture will get derailed as the new train from China begins service to their region.
Julia Steinecke finds it easy to meet NGOs and community organizations, like Big Brother Mouse.
Here's how your visit to Laos can have a positive impact.
Photographer Kees Sprengers captures a moment in time for North West Lao cultures in transition.
A gap year gig turns into a quest to show travellers a hidden side of urban India.
Perceived to be an accessible climb, summiting Africa's highest peak is still no walk in the park, and most climbing parties rely on porters. Insisting that they are treated fairly is part of the deal.
Long-standing Spanish tradition or nothing more than animal cruelty? Colin Moore checks out a bullfight in Madrid for a taste of the debate.
August 6, 2009

The Havana Hustle

An experienced hustler in Cuba's capital gets more than she bargained for.
Tourism in Burma is on the rise and it's not hard to see why—the land is diverse and beautiful and feels undiscovered. But there are serious ethical issues associated with travel to this country.
Are you doing the right thing or acting like a sucker? Some tips on how much to pay at the market.
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