RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL Archives | We Are Travel Girls A Community Created To Inspire, Connect, Educate & Empower Female Travelers Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:27:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wearetravelgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-wearetravelgirls-favicon-1-32x32.png RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL Archives | We Are Travel Girls 32 32 98104970 CHARITIES WE LOVE: PETA https://wearetravelgirls.com/charities-we-love-peta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=charities-we-love-peta https://wearetravelgirls.com/charities-we-love-peta/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:36:33 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=64031 Charities We Love is a series featuring inspirational charities from around the world. At We Are Travel Girls we care about giving back and hope this spotlight will help our readers discover organizations committed to bettering our planet. This week...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/charities-we-love-peta/feed/ 0 640312025-08-25T20:13:55Z DONSOL, PHILIPPINES: THE RESPONSIBLE WAY TO SWIM WITH WHALE SHARKS https://wearetravelgirls.com/donsol-philippines-whale-sharks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=donsol-philippines-whale-sharks https://wearetravelgirls.com/donsol-philippines-whale-sharks/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:51:01 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=43951 I first swam with whales sharks off the island of Holbox, Mexico several years ago and had an amazing and ethical experience. When I began planning my trip to the Philippines, I knew I wanted to swim with whale sharks...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/donsol-philippines-whale-sharks/feed/ 0 439512025-08-28T03:38:14Z 10 EASY WAYS TO AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS WHEN TRAVELING https://wearetravelgirls.com/ways-to-avoid-single-use-plastics-when-traveling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ways-to-avoid-single-use-plastics-when-traveling https://wearetravelgirls.com/ways-to-avoid-single-use-plastics-when-traveling/#respond Mon, 06 May 2019 12:58:51 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=36336 At We Are Travel Girls we are very excited about the growing trend towards eco travel / responsible travel in 2019. As part of Travel Girls Giving, which is focused on giving back though travel, and responsible travel and eco tourism,...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/ways-to-avoid-single-use-plastics-when-traveling/feed/ 0 363362025-08-20T04:00:46Z A SUSTAINABLE HAIR CARE SOLUTION WITH KEVIN MURPHY https://wearetravelgirls.com/kevin-murphy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kevin-murphy https://wearetravelgirls.com/kevin-murphy/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:00:25 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=35094 I discovered Kevin Murphy haircare products last year and fell in love with them. With naturally fine hair many products weigh it down and I have to be careful to use any mousses, or sprays and typically just avoided styling...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/kevin-murphy/feed/ 0 350942025-08-25T19:59:50Z REFORESTING THE WORLD ON YOUR TRAVEL PATH https://wearetravelgirls.com/reforesting-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reforesting-the-world https://wearetravelgirls.com/reforesting-the-world/#respond Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:00:40 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=33955 “and into the forest, I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir When travelling abroad, the trees and forests of a place work to cultivate our experience: the scent of the air we breathe, the...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/reforesting-the-world/feed/ 0 339552025-08-28T04:27:38Z 20 OF THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY ECO HOTELS https://wearetravelgirls.com/best-luxury-eco-hotels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-luxury-eco-hotels https://wearetravelgirls.com/best-luxury-eco-hotels/#respond Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:00:56 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=32144 The hotel business is inherently not eco-friendly, but there are hotels all over the world striving to lessen their carbon footprint and operate sustainably. The 5-star hotels listed below all incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and are working to...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/best-luxury-eco-hotels/feed/ 0 321442025-08-27T13:11:38Z 24 EASY WAYS TO LIVE AND TRAVEL MORE SUSTAINABLY https://wearetravelgirls.com/easy-ways-to-travel-live-sustainably/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-ways-to-travel-live-sustainably https://wearetravelgirls.com/easy-ways-to-travel-live-sustainably/#respond Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:37:41 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=29739 I grew up on a solar-powered, eco ranch on the Central Coast of California. For as long as I can remember my step-father was into living a forward thinking, sustainable lifestyle. We were not hippies by any means – quite...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/easy-ways-to-travel-live-sustainably/feed/ 0 297392025-08-14T21:36:31Z SURFRIDER PACIFIC RIM: A GUIDE TO PLASTIC FREE TRAVEL https://wearetravelgirls.com/surfrider-plastic-free-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=surfrider-plastic-free-travel https://wearetravelgirls.com/surfrider-plastic-free-travel/#respond Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:01:43 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=29395 Charities We Love is a monthly series featuring inspirational charities from around the world. At We Are Travel Girls we care about giving back and hope this series will help our readers learn about charities and non-profit organizations that are...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/surfrider-plastic-free-travel/feed/ 0 293952025-08-18T20:58:12Z VOLUNTEERING AT SOY CALLEJERITO ANIMAL SHELTER, PERU https://wearetravelgirls.com/soy-callejerito-peru/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=soy-callejerito-peru https://wearetravelgirls.com/soy-callejerito-peru/#respond Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:00:29 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=26816 Charities We Love is a monthly series featuring inspirational charities from around the world. At We Are Travel Girls we care about giving back and hope this series will help our readers learn about charities and non profit organizations that...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/soy-callejerito-peru/feed/ 0 268162025-08-16T10:51:15Z LADIES WE LOVE: ZANNA VAN DIJK https://wearetravelgirls.com/zanna-van-dijk-ladies-we-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=zanna-van-dijk-ladies-we-love https://wearetravelgirls.com/zanna-van-dijk-ladies-we-love/#respond Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:00:44 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=25423 Ladies We Love is an interview series with women from around the world that provide us inspiration through their travels and their personal stories. This week our founder Becky van Dijk caught up with her cousin – fitness blogger, vlogger,...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/zanna-van-dijk-ladies-we-love/feed/ 0 254232025-08-23T16:26:36Z LADIES WE LOVE: ALEX BAACKES OF ALEXINWANDERLAND.COM https://wearetravelgirls.com/alex-in-wanderland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alex-in-wanderland https://wearetravelgirls.com/alex-in-wanderland/#respond Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:00:43 +0000 https://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=25737 Ladies We Love is an interview series with women from around the world that provide us inspiration through their travels, their businesses and their personal stories. This week our founder Becky van Dijk got to know blogger Alexandra Baackes of...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/alex-in-wanderland/feed/ 0 257372025-08-20T22:13:37Z HOW TO BE A MINDFUL TRAVELLER https://wearetravelgirls.com/mindful-travel/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mindful-travel https://wearetravelgirls.com/mindful-travel/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:02:44 +0000 http://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=16446 Maybe traveling is not just about capturing the perfect Instagram picture, or sharing our every moment on Snapchat. Before social media we travelled differently. Of course we had our cameras and captured moments, but these moments were for ourselves, they...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/mindful-travel/feed/ 0 164462025-08-26T00:23:32Z An Eco-Friendly Stay At The Rainbow Lodge, Tatai https://wearetravelgirls.com/rainbow-lodge-koh-kong/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rainbow-lodge-koh-kong https://wearetravelgirls.com/rainbow-lodge-koh-kong/#respond Wed, 17 May 2017 09:56:14 +0000 https://beckyvandijk.com/?p=3722 Eco-tourism is one of my favourite travel trends, and environmentally friendly options are opening all over the world. During my recent trip to Cambodia I knew I wanted to stay in an eco-lodge but was concerned that they might be...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/rainbow-lodge-koh-kong/feed/ 0 37222025-08-14T19:42:50Z Visiting The Phnom Tamao Rescue Centre In Cambodia https://wearetravelgirls.com/wildlife-alliance-phnom-tamao/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wildlife-alliance-phnom-tamao https://wearetravelgirls.com/wildlife-alliance-phnom-tamao/#respond Tue, 09 May 2017 09:15:56 +0000 https://beckyvandijk.com/?p=3804 One of my favourite parts of having a travel blog is the ability to bring attention to projects that I am passionate about, especially ones that are lesser known. During my recent trip to Cambodia I had an absolutely amazing...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/wildlife-alliance-phnom-tamao/feed/ 0 38042025-08-20T11:13:09Z Luxury In The Bay At The Andaman Resort Langkawi https://wearetravelgirls.com/andaman-resort-langkawi-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andaman-resort-langkawi-review https://wearetravelgirls.com/andaman-resort-langkawi-review/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:19:34 +0000 https://beckyvandijk.com/?p=2865 The Andaman Resort in Langkawi, part of the Luxury Collection brand, is a true five star hotel. Not only is the hotel itself absolutely beautiful, but the location and surrounding area are incredible as well. On one side is a...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/andaman-resort-langkawi-review/feed/ 0 28652025-08-16T06:39:24Z CORAL CONSERVATION AT THE ANDAMAN, LANGKAWI https://wearetravelgirls.com/coral-conservation-langkawi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coral-conservation-langkawi https://wearetravelgirls.com/coral-conservation-langkawi/#respond Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:43:54 +0000 http://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=11044 Responsible Tourism is becoming increasingly important with more and more travellers looking to combine their vacations with volunteering overseas or selecting their accommodations based on a hotels efforts in sustainability. Responsible tourism doesn’t have to take up your whole holiday (unless of course...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/coral-conservation-langkawi/feed/ 0 110442025-08-26T17:41:28Z Why You Should Swim With Whale Sharks In Isla Holbox, Mexico https://wearetravelgirls.com/snorkelling-whale-sharks-holbox-mexico/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snorkelling-whale-sharks-holbox-mexico https://wearetravelgirls.com/snorkelling-whale-sharks-holbox-mexico/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:08:15 +0000 https://beckyvandijk.com/?p=2933 Swimming with whale sharks is becoming an increasingly popular activity, with images of these gentle giants all over social media from Mexico, to the Philippines and Australia. But it is important to consider how ethical your experience swimming with them...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/snorkelling-whale-sharks-holbox-mexico/feed/ 0 29332025-08-17T15:05:30Z 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO JOIN THE RESPONSIBLE TRAVELLER MOVEMENT https://wearetravelgirls.com/5-simple-ways-to-join-the-responsible-traveller-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-simple-ways-to-join-the-responsible-traveller-movement https://wearetravelgirls.com/5-simple-ways-to-join-the-responsible-traveller-movement/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:24:46 +0000 http://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=10131 Have you ever heard the phrase “responsible tourism”? What about “sustainable travel”? These buzz words are flying around the travel industry at the moment. Combined with “Corporate Social Responsibility”, or CSR, they are shaping the way in which people are...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/5-simple-ways-to-join-the-responsible-traveller-movement/feed/ 0 101312025-08-22T09:18:53Z VOLUNTEERING AT THE ELEPHANT NATURE PARK, CHANG MAI https://wearetravelgirls.com/volunteering-at-the-elephant-nature-park-chang-mai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=volunteering-at-the-elephant-nature-park-chang-mai https://wearetravelgirls.com/volunteering-at-the-elephant-nature-park-chang-mai/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:33:28 +0000 http://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=9339 When I was 30, I decided to quit my job to explore the world for 6 months. Whilst I was excited to travel I was also looking for some volunteer activities to make my trip more meaningful. One of my friends...

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]]> https://wearetravelgirls.com/volunteering-at-the-elephant-nature-park-chang-mai/feed/ 0 93392025-08-24T14:28:49Z WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER RIDE AN ELEPHANT https://wearetravelgirls.com/reasons-why-you-should-never-ride-an-elephant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reasons-why-you-should-never-ride-an-elephant https://wearetravelgirls.com/reasons-why-you-should-never-ride-an-elephant/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:42:15 +0000 http://wearetravelgirls.com/?p=8353 Unfortunately, it’s quite common that animals are abused for the sake of tourist’s entertainment abroad. One of the animals that suffers the most is the elephant – a kind and friendly creature that is treated like a slave in many...

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