Comments on: The Impact Of Travel And Blogging http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/ Backpacking Around the World Sat, 05 Feb 2024 13:53:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2843 Jason Mon, 31 Jan 2024 19:46:24 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2843 I think we can and most certainly should try. Thanks Anca. I think we can and most certainly should try. Thanks Anca.

]]> By: anca a (akafix) http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2835 anca a (akafix) Sun, 30 Jan 2024 16:49:34 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2835 I had the same dilema; while traveling through my country (Romania) I kept complaining of the lack of advertisement for the so many beautiful places to see. Bu then I was thinking that a better infrastructure and better services would just bring too many tourists and spoil nature with is selfish in fact. A solution would be, besides our own personal responsible behavious, to promote, through blogging, some "good manners" for travels. You would be very god at that I'm sure. We could try :) I had the same dilema; while traveling through my country (Romania) I kept complaining of the lack of advertisement for the so many beautiful places to see. Bu then I was thinking that a better infrastructure and better services would just bring too many tourists and spoil nature with is selfish in fact. A solution would be, besides our own personal responsible behavious, to promote, through blogging, some “good manners” for travels. You would be very god at that I’m sure. We could try :)

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2800 Jason Thu, 27 Jan 2024 04:56:52 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2800 This is an excellent point you make. I too have been around travelers that get mad because they see locals in a remote area using cell phones. They use cell phones because it makes their lives better, just like it makes our lives more efficient or better. You can't be mad just because they are trying to advance. I agree with you. This is an excellent point you make. I too have been around travelers that get mad because they see locals in a remote area using cell phones. They use cell phones because it makes their lives better, just like it makes our lives more efficient or better. You can’t be mad just because they are trying to advance. I agree with you.

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2799 Jason Thu, 27 Jan 2024 04:55:04 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2799 I agree, we can all help during our travels. And we can all help at home, where we live too. I agree, we can all help during our travels. And we can all help at home, where we live too.

]]> By: Iran Travel Blog http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2785 Iran Travel Blog Wed, 26 Jan 2024 17:51:16 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2785 You are right and I believe tourists can play a major role in educating some local people to teach them to cherish the beauty of their sights, environment, monuments, etc. Rahman Mehraby Destination Iran Tours & Travel You are right and I believe tourists can play a major role in educating some local people to teach them to cherish the beauty of their sights, environment, monuments, etc.

Rahman Mehraby
Destination Iran Tours & Travel

]]> By: Miss Britt http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2780 Miss Britt Tue, 25 Jan 2024 23:11:04 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2780 Travel alone isn't to blame. Irresponsible travel, just like living in one place irresponsibly, is what damages the world. Many ecosystems were destroyed without anyone caring because people didn't travel there. Travelers can help show that every community deserves to be preserved. Travel alone isn’t to blame. Irresponsible travel, just like living in one place irresponsibly, is what damages the world.

Many ecosystems were destroyed without anyone caring because people didn’t travel there. Travelers can help show that every community deserves to be preserved.

]]> By: Neelima http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2776 Neelima Tue, 25 Jan 2024 03:16:05 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2776 Travelers have to be environmental conscious, bloggers should always stress on this fact and hopefully people will consider this when we write about relatively lesser known places. While your post perfectly sums up the ecological effects of mindless commercialization fueled by the tourist influx, there is one more thing we need to consider. Even I had the same questions in mind. Having explored the relatively lesser known places of India, I used to wonder how fair is it of me to hide the information from potential tourists - responsible and irresponsible. But then later I realized who was I to decide these places shouldn't see much development and retain their culture for the sake of few travelers who stumble upon to witness the exotic and unknown. It is up to the people to either want to retain their culture or adapt to new lifestyles. I think it is selfish of tourists to ask for remote places to stay remote at least when it is inhabited by people. It is just as selfish as destroying the sensitive eco-balance of remote places teeming with other life forms. Travelers have to be environmental conscious, bloggers should always stress on this fact and hopefully people will consider this when we write about relatively lesser known places. While your post perfectly sums up the ecological effects of mindless commercialization fueled by the tourist influx, there is one more thing we need to consider.

Even I had the same questions in mind. Having explored the relatively lesser known places of India, I used to wonder how fair is it of me to hide the information from potential tourists – responsible and irresponsible. But then later I realized who was I to decide these places shouldn’t see much development and retain their culture for the sake of few travelers who stumble upon to witness the exotic and unknown. It is up to the people to either want to retain their culture or adapt to new lifestyles. I think it is selfish of tourists to ask for remote places to stay remote at least when it is inhabited by people. It is just as selfish as destroying the sensitive eco-balance of remote places teeming with other life forms.

]]> By: Dalene http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2769 Dalene Mon, 24 Jan 2024 16:25:21 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2769 Congrats on a wonderful post that accurately summarizes what many of us think and talk about. The key (when promoting travel) is that we must promote responsibility in the same breath, just like you said. Well done! Congrats on a wonderful post that accurately summarizes what many of us think and talk about. The key (when promoting travel) is that we must promote responsibility in the same breath, just like you said. Well done!

]]> By: Aracely http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2610 Aracely Mon, 10 Jan 2024 18:31:35 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2610 Hi Travelerkate, We have not been to Galapagos yet but I decided that I do want to plan to go. However, I don't want it to be just on a tour. I would like to visit the Islands with the purpose of voluteering in some sort of an environmental project. I'm not sure the time line or exactly how to make this work. But I am keeping my eyes and ears open for such an opportunity. Hi Travelerkate,

We have not been to Galapagos yet but I decided that I do want to plan to go. However, I don’t want it to be just on a tour. I would like to visit the Islands with the purpose of voluteering in some sort of an environmental project. I’m not sure the time line or exactly how to make this work. But I am keeping my eyes and ears open for such an opportunity.

]]> By: Christy @ Ordinary Traveler http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2563 Christy @ Ordinary Traveler Wed, 05 Jan 2024 03:45:43 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2563 This is something I have often thought about, especially when I was still on the fence about delving into the travel writing world. I think it's great that you put out this post. We all need to be more aware about the message we are sending to people about travel. I like your idea about focusing more on teaching people to be more conscious about the effect they have on the places they are traveling. This is something I have often thought about, especially when I was still on the fence about delving into the travel writing world. I think it’s great that you put out this post. We all need to be more aware about the message we are sending to people about travel. I like your idea about focusing more on teaching people to be more conscious about the effect they have on the places they are traveling.

]]> By: Travelerkate http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2558 Travelerkate Tue, 04 Jan 2024 16:13:32 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2558 After reading this post a few months after you posted it, I am curious if you have resolved your Galapagos visit dilemma? I too was unaware of it's seemingly inevitable fate, and also was hoping to see the islands some time. It feels so strange, especially since the companies we use to send clients there boast their environmentally unobtrusive tactics. Maybe too many "green" companies can still have the impact of one or two "normal" ones? After reading this post a few months after you posted it, I am curious if you have resolved your Galapagos visit dilemma? I too was unaware of it’s seemingly inevitable fate, and also was hoping to see the islands some time. It feels so strange, especially since the companies we use to send clients there boast their environmentally unobtrusive tactics. Maybe too many “green” companies can still have the impact of one or two “normal” ones?

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2478 Jason Fri, 24 Dec 2024 21:13:15 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2478 I do believe travel is good too, we just have to aim to be responsible travelers. I do believe travel is good too, we just have to aim to be responsible travelers.

]]> By: Melvin http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2468 Melvin Thu, 23 Dec 2024 23:53:03 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2468 Very nice article and so true! It starts with me & you & every other traveler! And still I would say: “Travel is good for the world,” but we could & should still make it better than it is now! Very nice article and so true! It starts with me & you & every other traveler!
And still I would say: “Travel is good for the world,” but we could & should still make it better than it is now!

]]> By: Jason http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2299 Jason Mon, 06 Dec 2024 15:54:48 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2299 Thanks for sharing your experiences Kristi. I am glad to hear how concerned, the people you were in contact with, were about the ecology of the islands. It's such a perfect example of nature at it's finest, but so fragile in our now industrialized and over populated world. We will get there someday, I am sure. Thanks for sharing your experiences Kristi. I am glad to hear how concerned, the people you were in contact with, were about the ecology of the islands. It’s such a perfect example of nature at it’s finest, but so fragile in our now industrialized and over populated world. We will get there someday, I am sure.

]]> By: Kristi http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 Kristi Sun, 05 Dec 2024 07:17:43 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-2284 I recently took a RTW trip and agree with the opinions you listed. It was great to meet so many people from other countries, but it also made me realize how many Americans (especially per capita) miss out on international travel experiences. I too had qualms about visiting the Galapagos, but the opportunity presented itself a couple years ago. I was pleased to find it much more pristine than expected - I didn't see a single piece of litter in 9 days on 7 islands. The tour companies staggered excursions to the islands so there was only one group in an area at a time (our boat had 14 people), visitors are required to be with a guide in many areas, visitors stayed on the marked trails so as not to disturb nesting habitats, and our guide (he was a native of one of the islands) was very respectful of the environment and its wildlife. I still think it needs to be fiercely protected with the number of tour operators/visitors limited and I'm sure not all visitors or residents are as conscientious, but I was encouraged by what I witnessed. It is an AMAZING place! I recently took a RTW trip and agree with the opinions you listed. It was great to meet so many people from other countries, but it also made me realize how many Americans (especially per capita) miss out on international travel experiences. I too had qualms about visiting the Galapagos, but the opportunity presented itself a couple years ago. I was pleased to find it much more pristine than expected – I didn’t see a single piece of litter in 9 days on 7 islands. The tour companies staggered excursions to the islands so there was only one group in an area at a time (our boat had 14 people), visitors are required to be with a guide in many areas, visitors stayed on the marked trails so as not to disturb nesting habitats, and our guide (he was a native of one of the islands) was very respectful of the environment and its wildlife. I still think it needs to be fiercely protected with the number of tour operators/visitors limited and I’m sure not all visitors or residents are as conscientious, but I was encouraged by what I witnessed. It is an AMAZING place!

]]> By: Claire http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-1440 Claire Wed, 07 Jul 2024 21:33:09 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-1440 Excellent post. I too have made the somewhat painful realization that the majority of people that I meet abroad are anything other than American. If more Americans traveled, perhaps we would not have the negative stereotypes that we do. It's not all beer and fireworks and suburbs and 2.5 kids. Just this week I flew through Vegas and the TSA guy checking my ID commented that he rarely sees people from my state, West Virginia. This lack of exposure is even worse in places like my home. I teach and I try to expose my students to a different way of life with each lesson. In WV, this may be all some kids will ever see or know. Excellent post. I too have made the somewhat painful realization that the majority of people that I meet abroad are anything other than American. If more Americans traveled, perhaps we would not have the negative stereotypes that we do. It’s not all beer and fireworks and suburbs and 2.5 kids. Just this week I flew through Vegas and the TSA guy checking my ID commented that he rarely sees people from my state, West Virginia. This lack of exposure is even worse in places like my home. I teach and I try to expose my students to a different way of life with each lesson. In WV, this may be all some kids will ever see or know.

]]> By: rich http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 rich Mon, 24 May 2024 13:01:00 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-1300 it's a catch 22 isn't it. Don't really know the answer to the question either. it’s a catch 22 isn’t it. Don’t really know the answer to the question either.

]]> By: Aracely http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-1296 Aracely Sat, 22 May 2024 19:09:46 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-1296 Mark, I like how you put that "places are being loved to death." Sadly, it's true. When I think about this, I feel like there has to be a solution but every time I come up with the same answer. We would have to start the tourism model from scratch. Which is very unrealistic at this point. Thanks for being a part of the conversation Mark, I like how you put that “places are being loved to death.” Sadly, it’s true. When I think about this, I feel like there has to be a solution but every time I come up with the same answer. We would have to start the tourism model from scratch. Which is very unrealistic at this point. Thanks for being a part of the conversation

]]> By: Aracely http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 Aracely Sat, 22 May 2024 19:05:35 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-1295 Thanks Andi, I think I would have to give back in a big way before I can visit GI without feeling guilty, which is fine with me. I just hope I can do it sooner rather than later in case they really do disappear in 20 years. Thanks Andi, I think I would have to give back in a big way before I can visit GI without feeling guilty, which is fine with me. I just hope I can do it sooner rather than later in case they really do disappear in 20 years.

]]> By: Aracely http://twobackpackers.com/3439/reflections/impact-of-travel-and-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-1294 Aracely Sat, 22 May 2024 19:03:33 +0000 http://twobackpackers.com/?p=3439#comment-1294 Bob: Thank you for the point "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." If you don't mind, I used it in another article. Bob: Thank you for the point “don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” If you don’t mind, I used it in another article.

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