Tag: Sustainable Tourism

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India Rajasthan

Elephant riding in Amer: from the Fort to the Shelter

chained elephant at his shelter in Amer, Rajasthan, India
Elephant standing in his "parking spot" at a shelter in Amer, Jaipur. The conditions in which they are kept are terrible.

At Amer, near Jaipur, we struggle with the ethics behind elephant riding. A visit to a “shelter” further deepens our bewilderment and shatters our minds.

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Panama Panama City

The pantalón conundrum at Casco Antiguo

storm rolling in on skyscrapers at a distance
Panama City as viewed from Paseo Esteban Huertas at Casco Antiguo

The effects of unregulated mass tourism industry at Panama City’s Casco Antiguo. How can travelers help maintain authenticity on visited places?

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Panama Panama City

First impressions of Panama

Mojitos by the pool in a hotel rooftop in Panama City at sunset
Panama City rooftop poolside Mojitos at sunset

An overview of our first couple of hours in the country, and of the thoughts that went through our minds while we gaze at Panama City’s skyline at sunset.