A handy guide 

During the planning stage:

1. Do your research. Find out as much information as possible about the place you are going to visit. Learn about its history, culture, folklore, cuisine and nature, and don't forget to learn a few phrases in the local language.
2. Make sure you choose a tour operator and accommodation services that are sensitive to and committed to responsible tourism, which respects the host community and the environment.

During your trip:

1. Immerse yourself in the local culture. Travelling, like holidays, is a time that encourages encounters between different cultures. When you are a guest at a destination, try to adapt to local customs and traditions.
2. Respect local rules. Being on holiday does not justify offensive or arrogant behaviour. Every place has its own rules and it is right to respect them.
3. Do not wear inappropriate clothing. Adapt your wardrobe to the place.
4. Support the local economy by buying “real” souvenirs of local craftsmanship.
5. Establish sincere relationships with the local population.
6. Use services run by the local population. You will support the local economy and get to know the country you are visiting better.
7. Leave no trace of your path. Do not do anything that could deface or damage the place you are visiting. Be content with what you can take without depriving the local population and nature of their wealth.
8. In natural environments, follow the paths. Contemplating nature is wonderful and one of the activities that are good for mental and physical health, but not when it means disturbing the plants and animals that live there. It is preferable to visit in small groups and accompanied by an expert guide.
9. Avoid waste. Just as you avoid wasting resources at home, it is wise to do so on holiday too. Turn off the water when you don't need it, turn off the air conditioning if the temperature is optimal, and turn off the lights when you leave rooms.
10. Ask permission to take photos, especially if they involve people. Not everyone likes to be photographed, let alone by strangers. It's better to ask permission first!
11. Try the local food. When will you return to the place you are visiting? Probably not very soon, or perhaps never. Take advantage of this and enjoy the local delicacies.
12. Remember that no population is naturally inclined towards prostitution, and consent is irrelevant. It is unfortunate to have to point this out, but sex tourism is an abomination that unfortunately exists.

After the trip:

1. Reflect on what you saw and who you met and if you undertook some commitments with locals, honour them. 

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