Piémanson was one of the last refuges of wild camping; a 10km stretch of sand in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Reserve. Open to campers from the 1st of May each year, come the 1st of September the police would close it off for the winter, and the inhabitants would join together to mark the occasion with a huge bonfire, all of the … Continue reading Piémanson: Beach town France – True Burning Man Utopia
When planning an organised Ethical Travel trip, here are a few things you should look for in your travel company: Do they have a published responsible travel company? More importantly, does it make sense and talk about things they DO rather than things they aspire to? Have they always been working in this way? If not, why not? Can they give you categorical examples (names, … Continue reading 6 Question Checklist for Ethical Travel Companies
It seems every where you look now, companies of all kinds are talking about how “green” they are. The words “responsible”, “sustainable” and “ethical” seem to be used by everyone, from companies in travel, oil, cosmetics – the list is endless. You won’t be alone in wondering what this really means: how does it really benefit the environment, the local tribes, the rain forest? Unfortunately … Continue reading What does Ethical Travel really mean?
