Conscious Travel Can Change the World

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” -Leo Tolstoy

Traveling is a marvelous thing that everyone should do not once, not twice, but as often as they can. It opens the mind, stimulates the brain, and shines light on the beauty of the world. However, tourism has a lot of negative impacts caused by the increased number of global travelers. Conscious travel and overtourism are two main things that current and future travelers should keep in mind to counteract these problems.

What is conscious travel?

Conscious travel is being mindful and considerate of the world and its people while traveling. It’s about being more eco-friendly and kind in the places you visit. With conscious travel, you also begin to think differently about how you travel, and allow yourself to see a destination through locals’ eyes.

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What is overtourism?

Overtourism happens when an influx of tourists overwhelm a destination, making…