5 travel tips from Jessica Nabongo to help you become a more conscious traveler
1.
Putting yourself in other peoples shoes is the best way to be a conscious traveler.
Putting yourself in other peoples shoes is the best way to be a conscious traveler.
That can be okay, as long as you stay mindful of your actions.
But for me, tourism and politics exist on two different planes.
Im not supporting the government.
…
I dont believe we can equate government, and particularly dictatorships, with the larger population.
So, I ended up giving him $20 more dollars, essentially paying him five months of salary.
Thats just one example of how my being in that country could positively affect the lives of Venezuelan people.
For example, in Pakistan I was groped and harassed and X-rayed for drugs as I left the country.
My body was telling me alert, alert, alert.
But nothing happened to me to make me feel that fear.
I was scared, but that doesnt mean it was scary.
Be considerate of COVID-19 concerns
The pandemic has changed everything, including how we travel.
I have been traveling internationally since I was four years old.
…
More generally, I think its even more important than ever to lead with kindness when you travel.
As told to Erin Bunch.
…
Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.
