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The document offers extensive guidance on teaching responsible tourism practices, covering topics such as minimizing environmental impact, respecting local cultures, and choosing sustainable modes of transportation. It emphasizes the importance of conserving resources, reducing negative impacts on the environment and local communities, and making conscious choices while traveling. Suggestions for transportation options range from cycling, buses, to trains, with each described in terms of environmental impact and accessibility. The document stresses the need to avoid exploitative activities, protect endangered species, and be mindful of the environmental consequences of travel choices. Students are engaged through discussions, readings, and questions to enhance their understanding of sustainable tourism practices.

Contents

• Pages 1—23: Teaching responsible tourism
• Pages 24—35: Choosing eco-friendly transport.

The section provides tips and activities for teaching about responsible tourism practices. It includes information on being a responsible traveler, such as minimizing environmental impact and conserving resources. There are also details about choosing the right travel destination and form of transportation to reduce negative effects on the environment and local communities. The document emphasizes the importance of respecting local cultures, reducing plastic pollution, and making responsible choices when traveling. Activities involve discussions, reading passages, and answering questions to educate students on sustainable tourism practices.

This section of the document provides tips on choosing the right form of transportation. It mentions various modes of travel such as cycling, buses, and trains. Cycling is presented as the slowest option but one that causes the least damage to the environment. It also highlights the accessibility and affordability of bus travel, especially in regions like Southeast Asia. The text encourages considering more responsible forms of travel and asks readers questions about their travel preferences and environmental consciousness. Additionally, there are guidelines on being a responsible tourist, including not taking natural souvenirs, avoiding products from endangered species, and refraining from activities that exploit animals.