Is more sustainable tourism in sight? Well it may just be for me, because right now I am staying on the mainland opposite the Thai resort island of Koh Samet.
And Samet, in common with other tourist destinations around the world, has announced that it is striving to eliminate styrofoam and plastic bags from the ecosystem.
Continue reading Thailand national park bans plastic bags and styrofoam
The tourism industry is a big contributor to the economies of many countries. But that comes at a price.
When you welcome a large number of tourists, you risk spoiling your own natural surroundings and sacrificing some of your cultural heritage.
Continue reading Why tourists are not always welcome
Update: Boracay reopened on October 26, 2018, but some venues remain closed, tourism numbers have been limited and infrastructure work is ongoing. Details here.
There’s an old saying that birds don’t [defecate] in their own nests. Having recently allowed pigeons to take up residence on my balcony, I know that that’s a crock of ….
Continue reading Boracay: can paradise be regained?
