7 easy tips for respectful travel in Southeast Asia
With its predominantly Buddhist and Muslim religions, Southeast Asia has a few cultural practices and etiquette rules different than those in western countries. For A World To Travel, here are […]
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How to shop responsibly, Southeast Asia edition
Most of us like to shop when we travel. But have you thought about how the choices you make affect the destination you’re visiting, the people who live there, and […]
Responsible / sustainable tourism
What is responsible tourism? Responsible tourism is about making places better to live in, and therefore also better to visit. It’s usually pretty easy, if you’re aware of the consequences […]
No, you can’t wear your tanktop at Angkor Wat
Going to Southeast Asia? My latest article for the spring 2016 issue of Canadian Traveller magazine details some need to know etiquette tips for Angkor Wat and other areas of this […]
How to avoid travel scams
I’ve only been scammed once since I started travel writing (knock on wood!), and it was, thankfully, very minor. But I’ve seen many a scam happen. I have a number […]
Heritage at risk: what you can do to help save Luang Prabang’s alms-giving ceremony
We’ve all seen THAT tourist … the one that makes you embarrassed or even ashamed because of their cluelessness or carelessness. Here’s a story I wrote for a new digital travel […]
