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Voluntourism - how to evaluate
I understand that volunteering in underdeveloped countries is not magically helpful under all circummstances, and that housing and feeding a volunteer costs money, so some volunteer opportunities ...
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Are there any Australian war memorials I shouldn't take Japanese visitors to? [closed]
I'm planning on sightseeing Melbourne with someone who is Japanese.
I was browsing Trip Advisor's top attractions for Melbourne, and site number five was the Shrine of Remembrance.
I'm not after ...
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Environmental impact of ferries
When I travel, I try to limit my environmental impact. I don't want to refrain from travelling completely, but when I do travel, I tend to favour ground-level transportation over air-transportation, ...
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Do low-cost airlines treat their staff worse than full-service ones? [closed]
Do low-cost airlines have worse labour rights than full-service airlines?
Jetstar, a low-cost airline that's mainly based in Australia, has been accused of having bad labour rights. For example, the ...
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Avoiding human trafficking when getting a massage in Japan
I'm currently unable to distinguish between Japanese, Korean and Chinese ethnicities. How do I avoid exploiting victims of human trafficking while having a massage in Japan?
Is human trafficking more ...
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How can I be sure the operator treats elephants humanely before booking a trek in Khao Sok national park?
The various bungalows in Khao Sok national park advertise elephant treks and there are various tours advertised out of Phuket and Krabi.
These sound interesting. But how can I tell prior to booking ...
