Ecotourism
Definitions about Ecotourism and other definitions / glossory (han's article): what is ecotourism?
What is true eco-tourism - the issues related to the exploitation of natural areas. It also talks about the people who live in this area (hebe's article): what is eco-tourism?
Good example of eco-tourism based on support of the government (Jeongyeon'article): LAOS
Ireland
A guide to Ireland - Jeongyeon found a website that shows the best places in Ireland. It is a tourism guide for those one who want to vise the country: Why Ireland?
Irish Celebration - Han reported an Irish Festival that occurs in November every year. It is a traditional celebration to prepare for the winter time: Irish Celebration & Feast Days
"Real" Ireland - Hebe talks about an article that questioning the if the "Real" Ireland still exists. It is about how external cultures have been effected the Irish traditions: Does the 'Real' Ireland Exist?
Tips to save money while traveling
How to Plan a Backpacking Tip - Jeongyeon reported an article with useful tips for those who want to do an backpacking trip. According to the article, it is a exciting way to travel and needs some planning: How to Plan a Backpacking Trip...
How to save money on UK travel - Han read an article with tips to save money while traveling around UK. There are 12 options to have fun spending not too much money in UK: How to save money on UK Travel.
Hotel Rewards - Hebe read an article that talks about the actual economic crisis and how hotels are offering rewards programs for attract their costumers. It is a good oportunity to save some money while traveling: How hotel rewards help fund a trip.
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Chai Yu -
Ecotourism - agency who benefits from ecotourism / government that wants to develop ecotourism / environmentalist
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Photo News - places to visit...
Comments (2)
Alyssa Ruesch said
at 11:22 am on Nov 9, 2008
I think you all found some really good resources about eco-tourism. One thing I'd like you to consider though, is whether or not your sources have any bias. For example, who wrote Han and Jeongyeon's articles/websites? What is the author's stake in the eco-tourism industry? It looks like Hebe's article gives some good tips to help travelers evaluate eco-tourism options. Do any of you have experience with eco-tourism? Do you think it's a good idea or do you think it's just a gimmick of the tourism industry? What are the advantages and disadvantages of eco-tourism?
I was looking through some old websites and remembered these topics related to travel: voluntourism and house-swaps. Have you heard of these concepts? They're really interesting too! Here's an article about house swaps, if you're interested:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/08/business/08shortcuts.html?scp=17&sq=home%20exchange&st=cse
And here's one about voluntourism:
http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-voluntourism7mar07
Abby *Hebe* said
at 6:46 pm on Nov 10, 2008
Alyssa,
I've heard about house-swaps before. It looks like a very interesting experience. Once you have to "exchange houses" and in a certain way live "someone's life" for a short period of time. If I am not wrong, there is a move about this kind of tourism... with Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black named "The Holiday".
About the voluntourism... I never heard this term before, but when I was in college I did something very similar... a group of friend and I went to work as volunteers during our summer vacation at a recycle community in a very poor area in my country. We helped them with the process of recycling, we oriented them about security in the landfield and we helped them how to organize a small business. It was a unbelieveble experience...
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