Tag: ethical travel
+ Art, Craft & Material Culture, Blog, Cultural Tourism, Focus, Travel & Place Identity, Visual Anthropology
When Color Comes From the Land: What Natural Pigments Teach Us About Culture, Memory, and Place
by KIKE CALVO
The research on Lamu Island highlights the significance of natural plant pigments in preserving and reimagining Swahili cultural heritage. It emphasizes the connection between art and environment, advocating for an ethical approach to cultural knowledge. This work encourages meaningful travel that values process over spectacle and reveals sustainability as a cultural practice.
Nature Guiding and Ethics in Tourism: What Arctic Norway Teaches Us About More-Than-Human Encounters
by KIKE CALVO
Frida Marie Omma’s research emphasizes the importance of ethical tourism in Arctic Norway by recognizing non-human agency in nature encounters. Focusing on the roles of nature guides, the study advocates for sustainable practices that respect animals and their habitats, promoting a relational approach to tourism that values care over consumption.
How Music Shapes Places: Why Sound Is Becoming a Powerful Tool for Sustainable Tourism
by KIKE CALVO
The research highlights the significant role of music in shaping travel experiences by fostering community identity and sustainable tourism. It advocates for co-creation between locals and visitors, emphasizing music as a living cultural practice. This approach encourages emotional connections and repeat visits, contrasting with mass tourism’s superficiality.
