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Giving back
How we give back Through ETP´s Foundation GreenBox, we give back to the destinations we work in, with a percentage of profits going into GreenBox and our charity support and development work. This activity is based in countries we know well, and facilitated via organisations with whom we have close relationships. We also provide aid on an emergency basis in crises like the Nepal earthquake. ETP was established with this in mind;...
Resonate.travel – our newly launched storytelling platform
We have launched resonate.travel - a storytelling platform for local voices, authentic travel inspiration. For far too long, travel experiences and storytelling have been shaped by visitors, for visitors. This consumer-centric model reinforces stereotypes, exploits people’s heritage and culture, and fails to give agency to communities — all while providing minimal benefit to the places people travel. At Resonate, our mission is to nurture local pride as the most sustainable asset in any...
The Gambia | With Passion for Natural & Cultural Heritage
Podcast Episode 06 | With Passion for Natural & Cultural Heritage Lamin Bojang is the Founder behind Gunjur Village Museum. A museum that focused on the natural & cultural heritage. since I met him the first time, about nine years back, I understood early on how much he wanted the museum to become a reality. Lamin wants to make sure that the younger generation can learn about their history in the years to come....
Podcast | Heritage Homestay in Rural Takdah with Norbu, India
Podcast Episode 05 | Heritage Homestay in Rural Takdah with Norbu G. Lama When I was in Darjeeling in October 2018, my friend and responsible tourism college Raj Basu from Help Tourism recommended me to visit Norbu G. Lama and his Heritage Homestay in rural Takdah, West Bengal Northeast India. It was in the search of finding experiences for Ethical Travel Portal with the combination of being located off beaten track, that gives...
5 Rural Travel Experiences to do in Takdah, Darjeeling India
Only one hour drive from Darjeeling town in North East India, you will reach Takdah Contonment. A hamlet located in between beautiful mountains and pine forests, tea gardens and blooming orchids. It is still a hidden treasure, off the beaten path that not many travelers know about. Here you can immerse yourself in these 5 rural travel experiences you soon will be introduced to. Takdah has a strong heritage. And some would...
Podcast | The Simple Life through Yoga & Photos with Sabrina, India
Podcast Episode 04 | The Simple Life through Yoga & Photos with Sabrina, India In October 2018 I travelled to Darjeeling in Northeast India. My goal was to take 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training in the Himalayas. A long time mission, and I had finally allowed four weeks to dive into it! After some research, I found the perfect place for me, Himalayan Yoga Bliss in historical Darjeeling. A small town in...
Podcast | Restoring Heritage with Andrada Nica, Romania
Podcast Episode 03 | Restoring Heritage with Andrada Nica, Romania. Traveling to the countryside of Romania, is like stepping back in time. My first visit to the Apuseni Mountains goes back a few years. When I arrived, seeing the mountains, the small peaceful villages and hamlets beautifully nestled in the rolling green mountains, immediately slowed down my journey. I was fascinated by the way people are living with nature, their hospitality and...
Podcast | Insights from Trekking Guide Jangbu Sherpa, Nepal
Podcast Episode 02| Insights from Trekking Guide Jangbu Sherpa, Nepal. Nepal was one of the first countries I dreamt of visiting. It was the mountains, nature, the people and sense of peace in its own way that called to me. However it was first when I past 30, that I put my feet on the Nepali ground. A few years later I returned as a leader of a group on a...
Podcast | Local Food Experiences with Ida Cham, The Gambia
Podcast Episode 01 | Local Food Experiences. Sharing a meal with a local might be the best experience a traveler can do! As a traveler a local food experiences will not only get you an authentic meal, but you will also support the local economy and its people in many more ways than just the food experience! Searching for local food experiences transform your journey! Meet Ida Cham and learn about...
Pulse on VIETNAM | Covid -19 Preparedness for Off Beat Experiences
We are taking the Pulse on Vietnam and their Covid-19 preparedness for Off Beat Experiences! Vietnam has not had any local transmission, as we write this, in over two months. This is impressive. The government is yet super careful and is not looking to open up the country for tourism anytime soon. The current estimate is that Vietnam will open up for tourism around mid 2021, and looking at current...