In 2009 I wrote my dissertation as part of my undergraduate degree in Tourism and Leisure Management. Fascinated by backpackers, I wrote about them. Five years later, I am amazed at how this topic continues to hit responsible tourism headlines! Here are some key features from my dissertation: Backpacker travel in the creation of Self Over…
In 2009, Melissa Chungfat of Canada was one of a group of fierce pedallers that took part in an experience National Geographic Adventure considers one of the “top tours of a lifetime”: the PEPY Ride. This annual 1000-kilometre cycling extravaganza across Cambodia, run by PEPY Tours, an award-winning social enterprise, is a unique opportunity to…
Orphanage Tourism What is Orphanage Tourism? It can be most commonly found in Cambodia, where tourists may be approached by children, asking them to make a visit to their orphanage in exchange for a small donation towards the upkeep of their home (Friends-International). Controversially, an entire tourism industry has grown around this and now represents…
by Amy McLoughlin “Rugged mountains reach dramatically for the sky while their rainforest-clad slopes sweep down to floodplains teeming with forest life. Cool highland hideaways roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves” This is the beautiful, wildlife rich Malaysia that Tourism Malaysia describes – a tourism destination thriving on its natural assets.…
By Amy McLoughlin In the beautiful region of Wayanad in Kerala, India, where dense jungle carpets rolling mountains in the Western Ghats, lies a magical hidden gem. The quiet village of Thrikkaipetta in the heart of this breathtaking region is a beacon for community spirit and an inspiration for ethical tourism. Rural Wayanad’s delightful climate and rich…
Grass Routes by Amy McLoughlin 