How you can impact the lives of others through your travels
As you already know, traveling opens you up to a new way of being as you experience different cultures and interact with new people. However, this isn’t the only impact traveling has. Your travel significantly impacts the places you visit and the people you encounter. Here are some of the ways you help the lives of others when you travel.
Support local vendors
Eating and shopping locally when you travel is vital since it supports independent businesses and the local economy. You can support a local farm by purchasing fresh produce or farm-to-table restaurants rather than high-end diners or even go wine tasting at a family-run vineyard. Patronizing them ensures they never lack or run out of resources, as their work is a means of livelihood for many.
Connect with the locals
Locals appreciate it when you try to connect with them by speaking their language, whether it’s asking for directions or greeting them. It goes a long way in making them feel appreciated. Take the chance to learn a few common phrases in the local language and infuse that into your communication with locals.
Support local projects
Donating to local sustainability projects that focus on making our planet a better place to live in encourages them to do more work in securing a better environment, or empowerment projects that help improve the lives of people in your destination is a great way to positively impact people when you travel.
Keep cultural traditions alive
It’s respectful to engage in the culture of places you visit. You’re not obliged to go the full length with cultural exhibitions. Still, subtle acts like buying into their arts and crafts, dressing up in their cultural attires, and participating in their festivals go a long way to supporting the local community.
Share your travel story online
When you post about the places you visit, you help spread awareness and support people’s livelihoods. This way, your friends and followers share in the beauty and uniqueness of different cultures and can learn a thing or two about the place from you, pending their visit.
Your travels positively impact many people’s lives as numerous people worldwide rely on the tourism industry, and having a steady stream of regular visitors is a crucial income source for many. At Gojolley, we support a host of local businesses, from farm-run vineyards to art workshops and cooking classes. We do our bit to protect the places people call home.
Would you like to travel with us in 2023? Browse our group trips or check out our private trip planning service to get started. People all over rely on your support and patronage, so don’t delay. One trip today or in the future helps a lot of lives.
