Supporting Local Economies: How to Ensure Your Travel Dollars Make a Difference
You want to explore the world, but you also want your travel dollars to genuinely help—not harm—the communities you visit. Here's how to travel with intention and ensure your money creates real, lasting impact where it matters most. and participate to truly responsible tourism. Understanding the Problem: Where Does Your Travel Money Actually Go? Let's start with an uncomfortable truth: in many developing countries, 80% of tourism revenue leaves the local economy through foreign-owned hotels and tour operators. Your $100-per-night hotel stay? Most of that money flows to a multinational
Why Scots Are the Happiest People in the Worst Weather: A Love Letter to Scottish Resilience
It's 8°C, sideways rain is pelting your face, and you've just watched a local in shorts and a t-shirt casually stroll past saying "lovely day, eh?" Welcome to Scotland, where the weather is reliably terrible and the people are reliably brilliant about it. Here's what travelers can learn from the Scottish mentality that turns miserable conditions into memorable adventures. The Weather Is Always Bad (And That's Perfectly Fine) Let's establish the facts: Scottish weather is objectively awful. It rains approximately 250 days a year in Glasgow. The Highlands can experience
Revolutionising Travel Through Technology: How AI, AR, and VR Are Shaping the Future of Travel
As technology advances at a rapid pace, the travel industry is evolving to meet the changing needs and expectations of modern travellers. Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are leading this transformation, reshaping everything from travel planning to personalised experiences and immersive virtual journeys. Here’s how these innovative technologies are revolutionising the future of travel, creating opportunities for richer, more engaging experiences. How AI Enhances Travel Planning and Personalisation Through Expert Guidance In the travel industry, artificial intelligence is redefining how agencies and providers support and