{"id":148918,"date":"2023-01-23T15:46:46","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=148918"},"modified":"2023-03-01T14:52:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:52:42","slug":"the-ultimate-ethical-travel-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-ethical-travel-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate ethical travel checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re someone who loves travelling but worries that one day your bucket list destinations will have been destroyed by &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; travellers, then look no further. I often find myself conflicted about backpacking when looking at flight emissions, watching heartbreaking nature documentaries and listening to local tour guides discuss the amount they\u2019re paid. Most of us are familiar with the term <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-to-avoid-overtourism\/\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overtourism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s only in recent years that human impact across the globe has become obvious to the untrained eye. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So here it is; your <\/span><b>ultimate ethical travel checklist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that goes a bit deeper than \u2018carry a metal straw!\u2019. Not that I\u2019m against metal straws. If you\u2019re a frequent straw user, please do pop one in your rucksack!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack smart<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148965 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.06.55-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.06.55-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.06.55-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.06.55.jpeg 861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@sophiefern.travels\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t buy a whole new wardrobe to go backpacking. I guarantee you\u2019ll return home without some of the stuff you started with. Things get misplaced in hostels, or get so filthy they simply have to be binned, or get shrunk in the laundry (handing your clothes over to a laundrette that promises to have it washed and dried within two hours isn\u2019t for the faint-hearted). So <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainable-packing-list\/\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use what you have<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pack clothing you can mix and match &#8211; my personal rule is every top must match at least three bottoms and vice versa. Minimalism over consumerism is part of ethical travel too.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the kit you do have to buy, consider purchasing second hand. Ebay is filled with rucksacks in great condition, and they\u2019re cheaper, too!.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top eco-friendly items to buy:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water bottle with filter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal razor &amp; replaceable blades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menstrual cup<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the lingo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-139772 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/DSCF8606-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to speak some of the language when you\u2019re travelling is a big help. I appreciate the ease of this is dependent on the area. You can travel most of Latin America with Spanish, but South East Asia has a different language and alphabet in almost every country. If you\u2019re able to learn even a little bit, this will go a long way in your ethical travel adventure. You can make friends with locals and get recommendations for family-run restaurants and tour companies, which will supports the local economy and give you a more enriching experience. You\u2019ll also have the ability to make small changes like refusing plastic bags at the supermarket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Top tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before &#8211; download a language learning app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During &#8211; do an intensive course whilst abroad<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After &#8211; sign up to online language exchanges to keep your skills fresh for next time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the bus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sophie-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sophie-1.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sophie-1-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@shedot.travels\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or any public transport for that matter! I bet lots of you reading this have some nail-biting stories from chicken buses in Central America or overnight sleepers in Asia. But I think we can all agree that the dodgiest travel moments make for the best stories. Choosing a bus over a private shuttle is all part of experiencing the authentic culture of a place, plus it\u2019s cheaper and environmentally favourable.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know it can be daunting though, boarding a bus in a foreign land and watching your rucksack be flung onto the roof (anyone else feel sick to their stomach when they\u2019re separated from their belongings abroad? Yep, me too).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Top tips:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the lowdown on the journey from hostel receptionists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn some language basics (numbers, \u2018how many stops?\u2019 etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the name of your destination written down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download a map so you can check you\u2019re en route once the bus is moving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive at a new place in daylight whenever possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make mindful choices\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148968 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-12-at-13.34.30-770x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-12-at-13.34.30-770x1024.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-12-at-13.34.30-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-12-at-13.34.30-768x1022.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-12-at-13.34.30.jpeg 863w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/sustainable-travel-hostels\/\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hostels produce 75% less carbon emissions than hotels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?! So you can rest easy in your dorm bed knowing that your choice to stay somewhere sociable is a green one too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing lots of us like to dabble in is volunteering. It\u2019s a great way to save money whilst giving back to a community you\u2019re visiting. Keeping our ethical travel checklist in mind, why not look at small scale projects &#8211; run by locals &#8211; instead of paying thousands to a large company? Skip the middleman and find somewhere recommended by your hostel, a cafe owner or fellow traveller.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, be mindful about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re going somewhere. Has that travel hot spot been on your bucket list for years? Excellent, go enjoy it! Are you not that fussed but want the famous photo for Instagram? Maybe pause here and think about whether you\u2019re respecting the place and community by simply going to queue for a photo. Could you get a more unique picture in a quieter spot?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave no trace principles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-148966 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.08.16.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.08.16.jpeg 675w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-08-at-14.08.16-244x300.jpeg 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@peterorsell\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may have heard of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnt.org\/why\/7-principles\/\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seven principles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that were created to minimise impact on outdoor spaces. For those who are new to this, they are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan ahead &amp; prepare<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel &amp; camp on durable surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispose of waste properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave what you find<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimise campfire impacts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect wildlife<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be considerate of others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBut I don\u2019t camp or do serious hiking\u201d I hear you cry! Let\u2019s remember these concepts can be applied to any type of backpacking. They just mean you should leave a place as you found it. A good example for hostels is respecting signs telling you not to flush toilet paper. Many sewage systems aren\u2019t set up for paper waste and if you dispose of it in that way, you\u2019re negatively impacting the local community by possibly damaging their drains. Remember we travel to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/travel-and-help-the-world\/\" class=\"post links\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">positively impact both our lives and the lives of those in the places we visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope this list has both assured you that ethical travel <\/span><b>is<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> possible, and has also sparked a desire to make your next trip that bit more planet-conscious! Do you have any ethical travel go-to&#8217;s when you hit the road? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re someone who loves travelling but worries that one day your bucket list destinations will have been destroyed by &#8211; you guessed it &#8211; travellers, then look no further. 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