Responsible Travel Tips

Responsible and Sustainable Trips in Indonesia. Travelling off the beaten path in Indonesia is a very authentic way to discover the country.  It encourages a more sustainable tourism, in which travelers do not only watch, consume and go home, but are actually getting deeper into local life. 

It requires to be open-minded and ready to get out of your comfort zone. But the experience is so meaningful that you will make once-in-a-life time memories!

Here are our 6 tips for traveling off the beaten tracks.

1 . TRAVEL OFF SEASON.  Avoid high season crowd and take the chance to be the only traveler around. Surprising experiences and more meaningful interactions with locals. Plus flights & accommodations are cheaper.

2. GO RURAL. Where locals love meetig travelers because it’s a rare thing. Plus it is your best change at connecting with nature.

3. STAY LONGER. Rather than just passing through for a few days, so you can interact and integrate with local communities.

4. GET INVOLVED. Offer your skills, time and ideas to help locals. This allow you to  engage and have positive impact.

5. BE CURIOUS. Ask questions about the places you visit to learn about local life. And welcome the differences of cultures, habits and traditions.

6. LOWER YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. Travel low-waste and low footprint. Our next post will be dedicated to give you some trips on how to reduce your environmental impact while travelling.

Remind that travel responsible is always possible!