Respectful Practices

The Coconut Water Incident That Changed My View on Responsible Tourism in the Philippines Anyone with a little interest can find multiple examples of tourists in the Philippines who are not respectful to their hosts. I watched a sunburned Australian tourist argue with a 67-year-old Filipino grandmother for fifteen minutes over two pesos. Two. Pesos. […]

Introduction Why go to the beach when you can save the planet while sipping coconut water? That’s not just a cheeky question; it’s the entire point of eco-tourism in the Philippines. It’s sustainable travel in the Philippines, in other words, travel with purpose. Here, you can have your paradise and protect it, too. The country’s

The Art of Packing for Island Hopping in the Philippines Sustainable travel in the Philippines seems like it should be pretty straightforward, right? However, if you’ve ever packed a suitcase with the blind optimism of a contestant on a reality TV show, you already know: paradise can go south really quickly if you bring the

Introduction to Eco-Tourism – It’s Not Just Hugging Trees What is Eco-Tourism, anyway? So, what is eco-tourism in the Philippines really about? It’s not just hugging trees or befriending turtles (though those are definite perks). It’s a growing movement in sustainable travel in which tourists aim to minimize their environmental impact while exploring jaw-dropping destinations