We’re glad our message of responsible travel resonates with you, Sonu. We too hope travel resumes, but also more mindfully and sustainably.

Completely agree that aviation and flying long distances plays a big role – perhaps the biggest role — in a traveler’s carbon footprint and environmental impact. And traveling closer to home and with fewer flights will certainly help with that (as we’re seeing now with the pandemic). However, there are lots of things travelers can do once they arrive at the destination to not only reduct their environmental impact (e.g., this article shows the big environmental impact of food choices when we travel: https://uncorneredmarket.com/climate-crisis-travel-big-picture/), but also support the local communities they visit from a socio-economic, conservation and cultural preservation standpoint.

Elisabeth, completely agree. We often say that we’re “driven by curiosity, but guided by respect.” This is similar way to think about traveling and engaging with people in a different country and culture.

This, +1. In Oaxaca, I always asked before taking photographs. Several times I was asked not to take photos, but every time I was treated with respect and gratitude for asking.

Hi Leann,
Staying properly hydrated in SE Asia can be challenging. Agree that the rehydration powders can be overly sweet and icky. One of the things that we would do is be sure to eat lots of curries or foods with salt in it to help our bodies absorb the water that we did drink. Too much salt is obviously unhealthy, but a little salt can be beneficial when trying to rehydrate. Good luck and let us know if you figure something out!